Continued what I Want In Life
Written by Dorothy Stahlnecker, on 08-11-2008 19:28
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Continuing to ask me what I want in my life

I’m wondering why I asked myself if I was doing all the things I wanted to do in my life as now I can’t get it out of my mind.  It’s become my newest obsession and I’m really surprised as I always thought I’d completed a lot of things I always wanted to do  that is, before my own expose.  Then it came to me as I’m sure it will to you; we tell ourselves we’re alright with our lives however, in reality there is much we dream about in secret not daring to venture forward for fear of defeat...

Then I looked up the word defeat and was surprised to see failure, baffle, and the word losing describing what it meant to be defeated.  Now I’m really motivated  and convinced I’ll not go forward doing more of the things I want to do and the only way to accomplish this; establish my plan of action.  Plan of action what the hell does that mean and how does one go about accomplishing such a task?  I’m not one to accept loosing and I’ve been known to never give up,  so why when this is so important to my personal life wouldn’t I move forward and change just a few things for me.   Thus here is my plan after reading my dam article again:

Once a week meet a friend or family member to see each other and just relax and discuss what’s important to us while learning to listen as well as talk while we’re together.

Sign up for a yoga class to learn how to meditate as I’ve been told this is very good for your mind, spirit and body and with my cancer I need to stay focused on good thoughts.

So here I am meditating and dreaming about what else I can do with my life.


 

 

Remember the road to hell is paved with good intentions; don’t allow yourself to be secretly dreaming about what you want in life and not do something about it.

Make yourself select goals, one or two things which are achievable within your lifestyle and try to accomplish one of them this week keeping it simple so it doesn’t add stress to your life. Walking in a mall not buying anything can be fun if you allow yourself to enjoy the surroundings. Observing people can be pretty entertaining so watch those around you while you buy yourself a coffee or tea and relax and soon the season’s decorations will be up.  The music and the smell the holidays can make you feel great.

This morning I’m meeting my sister at Kohl’s department store; I received a coupon for an additional 30% off of our purchases today and we’re shopping for some Christmas gifts. With the economy the way it is, we can shop together save money and afterwards take that time to visit and find out what’s up in our lives.  This will be my first time to do something like this with my sister and my niece.  I’m really excited she suggested we meet as it falls within my plan of action for my new life so I’ll let you know how it goes today. 

I’ll be looking for a place where I can begin a yoga class it’s easy to say you want to do it however, you have to make the commitment which I hope to do this week. You’ll be my motivation now that I’ve told you what I want to do and  I  can’t disappoint my readers so make me accountable  by asking me how I’m doing so I have to follow through on my goals.

Wondering if you’re doing anything like this and how you keep the momentum going once you determine what you want to do.  I’ll be back leaving to see my sister and niece and shop.

Blessings Dorothy

 

 

 


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Are You doing what you really want in Life?

Are you really doing what you want with your life?

Even grandmas my age have regrets.  In fact recently I’ve spoken to my friends and most of them would have changed several things if they could go back in their lives.  Of course, we know that’s not possible; so forward you proceed.  However, is there something you can do to make your life what you dreamed it would be? 

Would you have to quit your job?  Move out of your neighborhood?  Go to school, or retire.  There are many things that have a profound impact on your happiness even when you’re old.  Often it’s overwhelming when I think about what I would really like to be doing.  Yes me, I’m far from where I’d planned to be at this time in my life, and frankly my time is short-lived.  So I’ve read some books and been seriously thinking about what I need to do to change my course and asking myself what is really important to me right here and now.  As I ponder I wonder if I’ll be surprised at my answers so let me know some of your thoughts as well, because we all know misery loves company.

Even more intense, as I go through this will I have the courage to make the changes?  You read books, watch talk shows which give advice and experience where the objective is to help you move forward in a different direction.  As I mentioned in other articles there are no reruns in this world.  You get one chance and that’s it so with this in mind…I’m thinking.  What’s my next move?  Will I be making a transformation which ultimately will make me happier? Or will things remain status quo.

Most of us think about what we missed or secretly dream about what really would make us happy and ultimately achieve our goals.  So for my New Years resolution, and yes it’s early I’m going to think and dream about what I haven’t done which I really would like to do.

So here are some of my first thoughts...

Retirement

 I may be tired from working hard lately but I’m exhausted from just keeping up with what is happening on Wall Street it’s disturbing to see the mismanagement and greed we’ll have to pay for.  When my 401 envelope comes I throw it in my file cabinet unopened (I am in no way suggesting you do the same, but personally I can’t stomach reading it.) I’m thoroughly convinced the only way I’ll be able to retire is by winning the lottery.  The main factor in putting off retirement is maintaining health insurance coverage. It seems that at a time in life when health care is of prime importance the availability of decent insurance coverage and providers is lacking. I’ve several friends in the same boat, staying in the work force longer then anticipated. In 2007, almost 39% of the labor force was over 55 years old and over 10% of people 70 years of age and older  who are not institutionalized are still working. The only saving grace for me is I enjoy my job and have Grammology.com where I can vent my frustration (aren’t you lucky?) Furthermore, with the wonderful news that I’m FREE from cancer I’ll be writing more!

Happy Weekend

Because of lamenting about my life; I thought I‘d make this an update post and give up on my psychological thoughts for awhile. 

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