I just finished writing this in my morning journal. “Going to uncover my true self. My intended self, before others put their expectations on me. Before I forgot who I was.” I believe we have multiple purposes here, not just one great purpose. Many throughout our lives. At 67, I am determined to return to myself this year.
Oh my gosh! I started to cry when reading this! I feel exactly the same way. All my life I’ve been told to contain my enthusiasm, to not get so excited, to quiet down. I love life. Even when it’s hard there is beauty in it. I am grateful for every morning to wake up and for the experiences that are waiting. I am thankful each night for whatever I discovered that day. I’ve always known that I have a greater purpose, just not what it is. I’m turning 71 next month and want so much to spend the time I have left ( and I hope it’s a long time) being me and finding joy and love in all things. My greatest hope is to have made a difference that I was here and that I can spread sunshine wherever I go in this world before traveling onto the next part of my soul’s journey.
Well, it's good that my tissue box sits right on my desk. You speak for so many of us. Leslie, I am a few years older than you, but I have had the same epiphany over the years. Feelings come and go, some grow stronger, and some are left in the dust where they belong. As a person who has always looked to help others, it is hard to look to help yourself. It does bring great joy. Keep on and know that you deserve this wonderful fulfilling time in your life.
I just finished writing this in my morning journal. “Going to uncover my true self. My intended self, before others put their expectations on me. Before I forgot who I was.” I believe we have multiple purposes here, not just one great purpose. Many throughout our lives. At 67, I am determined to return to myself this year.
So true. We are multifaceted. Thanks.
Oh my gosh! I started to cry when reading this! I feel exactly the same way. All my life I’ve been told to contain my enthusiasm, to not get so excited, to quiet down. I love life. Even when it’s hard there is beauty in it. I am grateful for every morning to wake up and for the experiences that are waiting. I am thankful each night for whatever I discovered that day. I’ve always known that I have a greater purpose, just not what it is. I’m turning 71 next month and want so much to spend the time I have left ( and I hope it’s a long time) being me and finding joy and love in all things. My greatest hope is to have made a difference that I was here and that I can spread sunshine wherever I go in this world before traveling onto the next part of my soul’s journey.
Well, it's good that my tissue box sits right on my desk. You speak for so many of us. Leslie, I am a few years older than you, but I have had the same epiphany over the years. Feelings come and go, some grow stronger, and some are left in the dust where they belong. As a person who has always looked to help others, it is hard to look to help yourself. It does bring great joy. Keep on and know that you deserve this wonderful fulfilling time in your life.
Tears are a good release. So is hearing your thoughts come out of another's head. Thanks for writing and sharing yours. I treasure my readers.