Many of us Gen X’s are such creativity freaks.  I myself am that way.  I was so inspired to create, that I created five children!  It seems that when I started having children my creative energies were slowed down, I stopped drawing and writing.  I was confused about my duties and roles as mother and wife in relation to my individual needs to express myself to the world.  I was always feeling like there was something missing.  I didn’t quite know what it was, but I realized that no matter how organized and clean the house was or how perfect I ran the family, I still wasn’t finding the joy and fulfillment that I had intended to when we started our family.

Many women, and not only women but men too, are struggling to find balance and fulfillment in their lives.  It’s as if we have gotten ourselves so caught up in the world of making money and making a life for ourselves and families, that our selves have gotten left out, and our life seems to just be slipping by us.

There is something missing, but we keep trying to shovel more stuff into an already overwhelming life to fill the void. When I start to feel this way, the only thing that I know to do is to write.  I don't feel like a creative person but that's because I spent 40 years pushing creativity to the back burner so I could go to school, get good jobs, make more money, but a bigger house...the list goes on. 

I'm guilty, I fell into the trap.  But alas, I am able figuring out what makes me happy and fullfilled.  The beautiful outdoors, mountains, lakes, the ocean, flowers, critters and creatures, always bring a smile to my face and make me feel good inside. And I am not some kind of outdoor enthusiast, although I probably should be. 

Music.  Enjoying music that I love helps me to pause and take a breather.  I like so many different kinds, but I especially enjoy Norah Jones for a relaxing time. 

Playing.  Yep, I mean playing with blocks and puzzles and storybooks.  I am a grandmother, and there is nothing better in the world than playing with my grandkids.  I don't remember ever enjoying my own children the way that I can now enjoy my grandkids.  That doesn't mean I didn't enjoy being a mother, I was just wrapped up in doing everything "right" back then.  Now I know better. 

Don't let your life slip by.  Stop and notice what makes you feel good inside and go for it.  There is no time like the present.  

Right On!! I totally am enjoying my life here...at home!!  You will see what I mean in my following blogs!!  You speak the message that I am sending out!!  Thanks for connecting!

Jennifer