Exploring Changes and I Wish You Enough

This is probably frowned upon among professional bloggers, but since I'm an occasional contributor I hope to get away with it.

I sent this note to a professional group I'm in, and the response was so favorable I decided to save it to the blog. I hope you enjoy it.

"Aside from the shock of 2007 around the corner and doesn’t time fly, this month our son turns 18. Jason’s entry into this world changed everything for me. I am proud of his accomplishments, love to listen to his guitar playing, enjoy his jokes and his funny accents. He’s a smart and interesting person who is figuring out what he wants to do in life. I worry about his future just like all the other parents I know. If you have children in your life you know what I mean.

Many of the people in our group are doing the same as Jason in that we find ourselves thinking about what we want to do, who we are, what value we can bring to our society. And I think of myself in the same way. Socrates said “The unexamined life is not worth living.” {He said this in Athens in 399 BCE. You can read about him at http://www.granpawayne.com/courses/EXAMLIFE.HTM}

I’ve told Jason that he has a lifetime ahead of him and that he will change his mind along the way, pursue different paths. Studies I’ve read and life experience have taught me the value of being open and flexible. Honestly, in my 20’s, I never would have imagined all the things I’m doing now.

And on another topic…

Growing up, Chanukah was a minor holiday but fun, and we did exchange small gifts. My husband is not Jewish and his family enjoys Christmas. There’s a lot of shopping going on. I’m asked each year what I’d like.

I’m a consumer, but I look around my home and see very little I need, just some items here and there that I enjoy. A few years ago, I received a beautiful story from Irene Basistei. It’s called “I wish you enough” and I found it online at author Bob Perk’s website http://www.bobperks.com/wish.htm. You might enjoy reading it.
If you’re moved to donate to the community, there are many people who need your help. You can evaluate many organizations at http://www.charitynavigator.org/."

I wish you enough.