The Future
A month or so ago I was having a heart-to-heart discussion about my future plans with a friend of mine. Stating that I seem to be on the down side of the slope with little time left, I ended by saying, "So, what's the use? Why should I try to produce anymore or make long range plans?" She told me that my feelings were normal for anyone who had recently lost a parent. That relieved me, because I wasn't comfortable with my feelings, but also couldn't deny that they were real. My friend continued by suggesting that I read several books about women who were 'late bloomers' so to speak.
"Defying Gravity" by Prill Boyle is the first book that I chose. I highly recommend it to any and all. It is so inspirational! Boyle, herself a late bloomer, interviews and writes about the later-in-life successes of a variety of women. Try it, you might like it!
Oh, and those feelings of sadness are on the way out - don't worry about me!
peace
5 comments:
I think I will, Judy. Thanks for the tip. I'm a late bloomer, too! Have a lovely weekend. xox
We late bloomers have to stick together.
Thanks for the recommendation- it sounds interesting.
I think the process is more important to me than the product in the end. It keeps the brain cells active and keeps me learning. If I produce something good, that is frosting on the cake.
I so relate to this - just wait until you are as old as I am! LOL. You amaze me with your productivity and new creative ideas. Keep it up.
I really can relate to how you felt before. Although I am not any productive person or have lost any near and dear, it feels like I'm sitting in a fox-trap and I have no idea how I'll be able to get out of it. It feels as if my life just runs away in a very high speed.
Perhaps I should go out and try to find a book like yours, but it has to be in Swedish ;-)
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