I admit, I used to think having it "all" defined me. Now that I'm older and wiser (at least in my eyes), having it all or the wonder woman syndrome isn't exactly what I'm striving for.
Do I still want the fulfilling career, happy/healthy children, loving husband, nice home, etc., of course I do. However, now I realize that always feeling fulfilled and completely satisfied with myself in those areas are and will always be eternally elusive. On any given day, I may feel that I'm doing a great job with the kids yet probably not so great at work. Or maybe my husband could use a little more attention and I should forget about the kitchen floor needing to be swept.
Too often in the past I've beaten myself up when all the spokes in the wheel of my life weren't running together in the same direction. I'm tired of these emotional bruises that I've inflicted on myself. It's taken me awhile to get here, but I'm actually happier when my life isn't perfect. It keeps me on my toes and as one friend told me many years ago, perfect is boring. God knows I'm not bored!
I wouldn't mind those cuff bracelets Wonder Woman wears though. Puts my silver Tiffany one to shame. And the invisible jet would be cool as hell. But oh well, like millions of other women, I'm OK not being Wonder Woman. Are you?
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Defining one's self worth has always been an issue with me! Have I paid enough attention to the things that mean the most...kids, husband, myself...probably not! We are challenged with choices every day we wake-up...finding the right answers?? Am I keeping the house clean enough, taking care of the yard, walking the dogs, are the kids doing what they are supposed to be doing? Right now I'm burning the candle at both ends! What can I do first and which issue need more attention?
ReplyDeleteThis past weekend my husband was helping me with the decorative planter for the front porch. He had off centered one of the main plants in one of the pots....I went crazy! OMG it's not centered!! His reply, "it really doesn't have to be symmetrical"! I thought for a moment...he's right! Why do we need to follow what is accepted or expected? Just that one phrase from him made me think...life is too short! Enjoy what we have and make the best of it...there are more important things in life and we need to stop and smell the roses!!
Thanks Jenna, it's nice to share these experiences with you and see that I'm not the only one!! Enjoy that plane ride!!