When trying to make a decision about one's future there are two questions that are important to ask one's self.  What is it I really want? What brings me joy? When you have the answer to these questions then it is easier to make a concsious choice.  So many times we go through life and make choices without really thinking about what we are doing.  This month I want to begin to make more conscious choices about the way I eat.  I want to eat fresh foods that are good for me and that make me feel strong and healthy.  When I write it down it sounds simple because in reality it is simple. 

Wow, time really goes fast.  I had planned on writing everyday and it has been six days since my last post.  This week there have been lots of special moments.  I got to see an old friend that I seldom get to see.  She has three beautiful children and it was a pleasure to watch them play with my grandchildren.  It was also fun to talk with Bonnie and get her views on life.  She is always so honest about everything. 
Soon , I am going to work with a large group of women about getting to know themselves better and beginning to reflect on what they are doing now and what they want to do in the future.  I am excited about this adventure and hope things go well.  The subject matter is something I feel strongly about.  As working women, it is so easy to put everyone and everything before ourselves and then when we reach retirement it takes so much longer to find yourself and what you want to do.  If we make sure to make time to pursue hobbies and outside interestes all through our career, it can often lead us to a retirement full of fun things to do.  I am enjoying retirement but it took a while to get to this point. I am hoping I can help others think and plan for it long becomes a reality. 

I have had fun lately creating two vision boards.  I read about them online and thought it would be interesting to create one.  I created my personal vision board and liked the process of creating it so much I decided to do one that would help me create a vision for myself as a creative coach.  It is an area that intrigues me and one that I would like to learn more about.  My boards are very simple. Using mostly words and a few pictures, I arranged the words and images in a way that reminds me to focus on what I want to accomplish.  I would love to find a group of people who would see the value in this and join me in becoming more creative.  Although I can create alone, it is fun to share the experience!!

"The future is not someplace we are going to but a place we are creating.  The paths are not found but made." (John Schaar)

I found the above quote this morning and it really spoke to me.  Each special moment we have should be enjoyed just because it is a moment in time but also because it is helping to create our future.  After working for so many years and always have a plan for the future, it has been unsettling to not know exactly what I am going to do next.  But in changing how I think, I realize I am creating my future just by the choices I make each day and it makes me feel more in charge of my life.  The food we eat, the exercises we do, the people we surround ourselves with all help shape our future.  People keep telling me that the things I am doing are leading to something.  I am starting to see where the path is going and I like the view. 

 

I had a wonderful time visiting with two friends.  It is so important to keep in touch with people that you care about.  In today's world there are so many means of communication but for me there is nothing better than spending actual time with good friends talking about things that matter to all of you. 

Today is the first time that I have posted to my blog.  I hope that by writing in my blog at least once a week ,or more often if possible, I will begin to feel more comfortable publishing things that I write.  I have always enjoyed writing and I have just begun a book.  It has been fun getting started and I hope to continue on this journey.