I feel like I am a boat adrift in a sea of change. As I try to straighten the rudder, I am considering all the changes happening around me, changes that include fluctuations in loved ones' health, new babies, new relationships, lost loved ones, new homes, and more. My life resembles one of those kaleidescopes that changes colors and patterns depending on the way you look at it.
So as I look at life's patterns and colors now, what do I see and where does that lead me?
My children
My children are launched and taking flight in a number of relationship, employment, location, recreation, and dream directions. They are off, and though they stay close via phone calls, visits, and shared events, their lives have moved out from our home in significant ways.
My friends
My friends, no different than me, are facing the same kaleidoscope of change which often makes them less available or in line with my schedule and availability.
The elders
Those a generation ahead of me are facing the challenges of aging that include less ability to travel and greater need for medical attention and care.
The culture
In the United States we are facing a grave cultural shift that's effecting all of us with respect to finances, patterns of living, relationships, health, and more.
My own needs and expectations
Like any aging person, I've got new life avenues to consider with respect to energy, health, and well being. I also have new and different expectations as a caregiver, grandmother, wife, mother, daughter, and friend to consider.
In this sea of change, I want a steady pace and path. A pace and path that is healthy, joyful, spirited, loving, and positive. I'll plan that path today. Onward.
