Working on writing my own manifesto….
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Just watch the video.
Working hard inside my head to find my way “in the new world”, in “my next chapter”, in this “self directed phase” with so many ideas and so little time…. yet, so much time.
Again, in an arrested state of adolescence, I feel clumsy and awkward.
“What are you going to do when you grow up?” I did it. For thirty years. I loved it. I put so much on hold for it.
And now, what? Exactly.
There is so much there. What to choose?
How do I find my new path and stop pressuring myself so that I can enjoy it?
Ohhhh, I do feel your angst, Valerie. I am experiencing similar feelings of fear and excitement, hope and bewilderment. Wishing you clarity of heart and purpose and MUCH joy as you figure things out. 🙂
I think you are on the right path with your Taste Tripping adventures which share two passions for cooking and travel. We are the lucky ones that are able to travel along whether it be through these words or a class or journey.
Why choose? You obviously did for 30 years. Scatter, open yourself up, enjoy your moments, and let it happen organically.
Joan
Thank you for the thought… I like the idea, I am just feeling overwhelmed and trying to deal with getting that in check right now – and a plan seemed to be the answer. I love your idea and maybe that will be able to happen.
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Valerie
My dad always said that anxiety and excitement were two sides of the same coin, it just mattered which side you chose to look at. This is a very exciting time of reinvention!
Kate!
This is one idea I have never hear expressed this way. Love it!
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Valerie
It’s hard to make big changes like this, but I know you’ll find something you love to keep you busy!
Joanne,
I have always welcomed, and most often invited change into my life. I did not expect this… I have so many ideas to keep me busy and so many things on my long to do list – I am not worried about keeping busy. I am just worried about being purposeful… and I want you to know your positive words are very uplifting!
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Valerie
thanks for the wonderful post. I am at the same place and searching for what is next. A wise nurse once said to me ,”stop talking and listen and you will understand”. Not so easy but I’m trying.
Paula!
Thank you for sharing your words of inspiration! I am not a young spring chicken any longer, so one of the advantages of “that” is that I do know how to listen to myself… and I hear myself say… “SLOW DOWN!” But, then I “feel myself” get nervous and frustrated because my mind is not as slow as my body. 🙂 Goal number one: get back to the gym. Then maybe my body will catch up with my head!
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Valerie