In my mind, I've still got at least another 25-30 years to continue to create myself. And that's good news, because I've been struggling with the question:
Who do you become when you're not someone anymore?
I've almost always had a role - a definition. When people asked I could say, "I'm a teacher", or later, "I'm a principal." But now when they ask, I don't have an answer. Early retirement has definitely had its benefits, but after some time off, I need to get going again. And it's not just about being able to define myself at a cocktail party. I'm one of those nuts who always needs to have goals. I need to keep reaching.
Think about it. We've still got a significant future laid out before us. I don't know about you, but I'm definitely not ready to sail into the sunset yet. There are too many new things to do, places to see, people to know. This blogging venture is my kick off to trying out life as a writer. I feel like a kid - all fumbling and lacking in experience and confidence. But it's my road less traveled right now, and I'm determined to go down it.
At this point in your life, who are you? Would you want to be or do anything else? Do you have new passions to follow, new purposes ahead in the back of your mind?
Tell us about your roads not taken ~ yet.
