The Next Phase

"Sitting down is unproductive."

My grandpa used to say that, but it wasn't until I was out of college that I really understood what Papa Sy meant. In our younger years we are content to sit and be passive as life whizzes by. As parents of young children, there is no time to sit.

But I have entered the next phase of life. Now I feel as though the world (or my heart) will stop if I am not in motion. As my children grow and need me less, I find myself filling time with new endeavors. Every week you can see new postings on my ETSY shop (http://RogueCreations.etsy.com) as I complete more sewing and beading projects. I manage twitter accounts for myself (http://twitter.com/RogueOne) as well as for my family's corporation and a non-profit charity I help (more on them in a later post). Weekends are dedicated to baking, roasting, crafting, reading, gardening and family time.

I know I am not alone. You are most likely a kindred spirit. You have come to a point in your life where you feel compelled to "find yourself" again - reclaim a lost piece of your spirit or identity that has been overshadowed by your need to put everyone else first. Do you have a blog? Are you Tweeting on Twitter? How many things have you sold on-line or at craft shows and art fairs? Are you shaking and shimmying at Zumba class and bellydance parties because this is the stuff that gladdens your heart? How old are you (and do you feel younger now than you did a few years ago?). Happy are those who Facebook with school chums, giggling at their posts, and remembering why these people were so important! Hazzah!

Join me as I embark on a new voyage. I encourage you to post your thoughts and links below so we can collectively reach out to each other in this on-line community.