Perhaps what I was getting at the other day when I was browsing through the Susanka book, is that am I doing enough to honor myself as a woman, a mother, etc...AND still be available to my family? The balancing act is precarious, at best. I don't care of you are single, married, a mother, an aunt, whatever...do we truly (maybe it's just me) get the most out of each day without ending up with a deficit?
I know it's a luxury to be able to think about these things...don't get me wrong - I am not taking my unexpected joblessness for granted. I have spent the last 15 years in a whirlwind of working full time, being a mom, a wife, a friend, a daughter...and definitely not at 100% at any or all of these roles at any given time. I am not proud of the plethora of moments where I dropped the ball. Is there any other way though? Did I not learn as I made mistakes? However, since I have some different expectations these days, am I obligated to reflect upon how I want to proceed for the next 40 years?
OR...maybe I really don't have anything to bitch about (except the lack of metabolism) and I should just enjoy all of the many gifts in life that I do have. Maybe that's the real authentic approach. Shut up and enjoy the ride while we're on.
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