09 Jan After 10 Years…

I’ve been doing some thinking regarding this milestone which coupled with the reading I’ve done on the elderly and dying, has made me even more resolute in what I am doing moving forward.

You’ve probably read those internet posts about what the elderly and the dying have to say about life regrets. I’m fascinated by it. I think it’s so easy to block out the fact that this is in our futures and not apply any of their wisdom to our “nows”.

After 10 years of solitary life bringing up children following a major bereavement I count all of what is said as vital info.

We can remain professional and detached and within our boundaries but at some point we need to question to what personal cost? Are our long term goals achievable with what we have set up for ourselves?

I found that I was bound by a lot of red tape in what I had chosen. It was career all the way until it was suddenly family. I had a breakthrough when I chose people and connection. Authority was still there but it was on my terms for my own personal happiness which is the only real thing that we owe other people. To find enjoyment.

We just don’t know how long we have to do the things we want!