Hello Friends!
Sometimes, the darkness overtakes you, and the next step or the next moment seems impossible. But, if you hold on, the light will return and embrace you, and your joy will return. However, there are times when the change will return slowly, but just hold on.
Before I started my creative life, there were times like this in my life, but God kept me. He would remind me that if I just held on that He would bring me to the other side.
I tend to put a lot of pressure and stress on myself to do my job to the best of my ability. That’s not a bad attribute, but if you are not careful, it can bring on unnecessary stress and anxiety. So there’s a bit of balance that must come into play. It took me a long time to realize that. I didn’t come to terms with this fact until I had the first major panic attack that landed me in the emergency room. Being in that situation will give you a light bulb moment.
So here I am in retirement and living my creative life. It’s still early in my retirement journey, so the tendency to put undue pressure on myself is still lurking in the shadows, but it’s better.
Consequently, I feel like deciding to embrace my creative life has made a difference. I am filled with purpose and happiness. Just to see my dreams coming to fruition of writing and creating has given my life new meaning.
I think I needed the creative life to help me transition from the life that I’ve known for years…teaching and taking care of my family.
I think as we get older, it’s important to have something that makes our heart sing or that just gives us that feeling down deep in our soul that everything is going to be alright. We need that assurance! I believe that’s the Holy Spirit whispering to us that regardless of where our lives lead us that surely goodness and mercy will follow and that’s enough for me.
Until the next time! Be kind!
Shelly
Anxiety should be talked about more. I totally agree with you that taking responsibility of our well being is so important. I come to realize that anxiety knows all our insecurities. Therefore I had to learn whatever I do each day is enough and it’s okay.
I’m learning that too! Thank you!