Something New
I realized recently that getting unstuck is about having something to look forward to in life.
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We spend our whole lives looking forward to the next stage: driving a car, going to college, starting a career, getting married, buying a house, having children, changing careers, finally having money to travel, sending children off to college, watching children get married, having grandchildren, retiring, and then . . . and then what?
Never before have so many people been at this stage in their lives at the same time. If you’re in your sixties, you’re probably trying to figure out what the next stage looks like. What is it that you look forward to? The chances are that you could live another thirty years. How will you occupy your time? Is it just me that is struck by this or are there others who need the same excitement of having something to look forward to?
When I took time off from OH, I soon realized that I needed some other creative outlets and I was looking desperately for something new. I’ve always been this way but in the past, new things would seemingly come my way and I’d be off on a new track, happy to be doing something different and exciting.
This is my dose of creativity. "The Dress Lamp Tree" by Tim Walker
For reasons I’m trying to understand, it’s different now. New and exciting things just don’t seem to come to me easily—I have to seek them out and I feel like I don’t have as many options as I once did.
Do you ever feel this way? What do you think it’s about?
At any rate, I’m glad to be back with you. Have a great week.
Comments
Feb 06, 2012 at 6:46 amEduardo: I love the picture.....
I close my eye and can see a women with short red hair and white tear drop shape reading glasses wearing a white rabit custume with the face and ears mask off and set on the grass to one side while sitting and leaning against the tree while reading a hardcopy of Ohladida The caption been this page header.
Regards and thank for the memories
Eduardo
Feb 06, 2012 at 9:43 ambobbie: I'm glad you're back! Somehow it's somewhat soothing to hear what is in my own head......some times.
xo
Feb 06, 2012 at 11:15 amAnita Lehmann: teaching painting and drawing classes has totally launched creativity and enthusiasm in my world, sharing with others is key.
Feb 06, 2012 at 12:15 pmPam Schell: Volunteering provides benefits both ways. Whidbey Island residents seem so happy and there is a group working on every aspect of need in our community. That is why we feel connected.The Good Cheer not only has a thrift store and a food pantry but a garden to grow fresh and local and the volunteers learn tips for gardening at their seminars.And as we see others we appreciate more what we have.
Feb 06, 2012 at 1:02 pmSusie Klausing Madden: ....Thinking that 'chapters' are only given definition in a historic perspective- therefore to feel the chapter needs defintion now, is a little bit of a waste of time- history will define it for you- Enjoy the day, the moment with whatever gives pleasure and meaning to your life- Opportunities evolve and are not necessarily planned
Feb 06, 2012 at 3:02 pmsandie Pope: Thanks for all your wonderful thoughts. Susie, you are so right that "Chapters" are defined after they happen. Another good reason for me to let it go and it will happen. And, Eduardo, I love your visual discription. Perfect.
Feb 06, 2012 at 5:29 pmKim Wesselman: Ah you struck a note. I have this conversation about a dozen times a week with my clients. What’s next? Do I keep my house? Do I downsize? And what does downsize really mean? Oh my new home needs a room with natural light for painting or I need a place for the piano or I need to be able to rent out part of my house so I can travel. The joy is in the journey and the “chapters” develop as we go.