Midlife crisis pt.2?
Lately, I find that I am frequently asking myself the profound “am I making a difference” question. My goals for myself have always included finding a way to make a positive contribution to society. I strive to align my professional goals as far as possible while also accepting the fact that I am not the peace corps type.
While I truly believe that being a good parent, raising an engaged and empathic child is in itself a valid contribution, it is not enough. It is also my job to set a good example to show that it is our responsibility to get involved, our duty to contribute.
The simple, honest truth is that I feel unfulfilled and disappointed with my own lethargy. Maybe all this “soul searching” is the second phase of my midlife crisis, I finally know who I am, feel relatively comfortable in my skin no longer struggling to justify myself – so maybe it is natural to start expecting more, wanting more.
I really feel the time has finally come to make a difference, now all I have to do is figure out what that will be.
Hi Jessica!
I am in AIPBW and you may know me from the meetings. I used to be on the board in 2008 as the new member cordinator. Anyway just looked at your blog and wanted to say that I am where you are, right in the soul connection, soul listening phase! I am going to allow my soul to speak to me clearer now and will be taking off in 2010 to experience what my soul is calling me to do using my special talents and life experience to benefit others while I enjoy myself immensely!
I think you would do a great job as Chairperson of AIPBW this year! Perhaps that is part of the answer to your question…should I do more? Or what is it that would satifsfy this craving feeling…some sun would help certainly but what you probably need most of all is to create…or rather to co-create something lasting, something sustainable built on core values that gives back to society. We are privilaged people indeed. I am on my way to South America and Central America in January and will be looking for ways to make such a difference! If I see some way in which AIPBW could contribute I will be in touch with you!
Good luck on the vote on Dec 2. I am voting for you!
Warm Regards,
Johanne Gallagher