From the last post, “From Barbies to Business” it may seem as though my focus now is reflecting on my life so that I can navig
ate my career to achieve a lifestyle that I created in my head while playing with Barbies. Yes.This is true, but I realize that there are all these other things in my life that are demanding attention as well. To be honest it’s stressing me out. I understand the basic idea of “balance” and how necessary it is in one’s life to be happy and healthy which is all I want. I don’t however, understand how to do it?? So I’ve managed to compartmentalize my life and ask questions for each:
Spiritually- How will I practice my spirituality in a way that I am comfortable with, serves me and helps me keep
up my best self?
Financially- How do I stand in my truth about my financial resources and manage them to meet my life goals?
Physically- How do I create discipline in my life around attaining real physical goals?
Emotionally- How do I manage my words and actions when things piss me off so that I don’t harm relationships or my well-being?
Sexually- How do I continue to grow in this area without letting it rule my relationships?
Professionally- How do I keep from becoming complacent while maintaining focus on my overall goals? Wait. What are my overall goals?
Socially- How do I balance and give attention to the real feelings I have about interacting with certain others and participating in a society that often pisses me off without losing my mind?
Politically- How do I voice my opinions and give in a real way to the “democratic” society I am a part of, but not give in to the unfortunate drama that the media, large business and government conduct?
I was hesitant to write this post for fear of being deemed “crazy”- but I know I’m not the only one who feels this way and didn’t I say that I would approach life fiercely? Here is where the rubber hits the road. Now to answer these questions.
I guess I’ll start by breaking it down, area by area. I know there is not right or wrong answer but some sort of balance is neccesary to keep this boat from tipping over.
But I ask, am I the only one? Are you asking yourself these questions? Is this that “25-year-old, quarter life crisis” I’ve heard about? Geez, help me out!
-Katrina
Hello, my beautiful 25 year old niece. I am 48, lookin at 50 and I do understand the thought processes you are experiencing. Although, you have surpassed my life experiences in so many areas–I have never been out the country, hold no degrees, am married/unmarried w/teens…I still feel the warm blood which flows from my spirit to yours. All I can say are a few probably unprofound things: (1) Stop drop and pray. (2) Evaluate everyone in your inner circle (3) Don’t trust your feelings. (4) Stop drop and pray. (5) Evaluate everyone in your inner circle (6) Don’t trust your feelings. After you’ve done these things–KNOW that this too shall pass. You are in the right place at the right time–for the season. And always know…you got your auntie, you mama and others to just vent and keep it moving. LOVE YOU. Kendra Dee
Oh, I didn’t answer all your questions…because I just wanted to acknowledge YOU and let you know I think you are the BEST!
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