This makes me think about how often we confuse purpose with permanence. As if becoming one thing means staying that thing forever. I love the invitation here to let life continue speaking through us.
I love the thought of living the question you pose: " In this moment, at this age, after however many miles traveling through innumerable experiences, what might be the shape and content of contribution now? " I feel a big soft exhale and the sweetness of the invitation to be right here-where everything I need is within reach. Game changer. That one may go on my frig.
As my youngest just graduated from college, and I enter a new phase of life, this is what I’m going through but didn’t know it. Thanks for giving me a language for this!
This is perfectly timely! I forgot to factor in an aging body when I aspired to a stamina of 10 years ago :) Never mind a continually changing 'me.' :-)
And beating ourselves up with shame and regret that we didn't/haven't.... just adds to the confusion. If I use the talents I have as much as I can, and love the people in my life, that seems good enough.
Exactly. A whole industry is built on our desperation to find our PURPOSE and shame/disappointment when we don't—at least the kind they are selling. Meanwhile, we trip over the everyday miraculous! I always admire you, Joanne!
This makes me think about how often we confuse purpose with permanence. As if becoming one thing means staying that thing forever. I love the invitation here to let life continue speaking through us.
Well put.
I love the thought of living the question you pose: " In this moment, at this age, after however many miles traveling through innumerable experiences, what might be the shape and content of contribution now? " I feel a big soft exhale and the sweetness of the invitation to be right here-where everything I need is within reach. Game changer. That one may go on my frig.
Wow, it would be an honor to be on your fridge!
As my youngest just graduated from college, and I enter a new phase of life, this is what I’m going through but didn’t know it. Thanks for giving me a language for this!
Thank you for reading!
This is perfectly timely! I forgot to factor in an aging body when I aspired to a stamina of 10 years ago :) Never mind a continually changing 'me.' :-)
And beating ourselves up with shame and regret that we didn't/haven't.... just adds to the confusion. If I use the talents I have as much as I can, and love the people in my life, that seems good enough.
Exactly. A whole industry is built on our desperation to find our PURPOSE and shame/disappointment when we don't—at least the kind they are selling. Meanwhile, we trip over the everyday miraculous! I always admire you, Joanne!
Mulling the implications of this. Grateful for the (continuous) opportunity to choose.