How beautiful. Turning 66 this year shifted my focus forward in terms of “time left” which my partner and I say when we are deliberating doing something that might be outside our comfort zone:)
Once you cross over into your 50s, no rush, but there’s so much beauty in discovering how much life there is still left to experience. I hope we’re the last generation who was taught that 50s was “old.” Far from it.
Wow. Amazing. Happy Birthday!! Also, your Career Puzzle - did you write that for me?? Because that is LITERALLY what I am going through right now. I wrapped the entirety of my personality and identity into this role for a decade. And I only left because it was a toxic environment that was starting to literally impact my health. But I have grieved and mourned for almost a year now. Tell me it gets better?
Oh I’m so glad this resonates with you: it definitely took me a year of mourning to work through this, but it was the best decision ever! I hope you’re on the other side of the mourning phase :)
May 22 will be one year and while the pain is softer, I still have a lot of anger and resentment. Anger because I never wanted to leave and probably would have kept that job for the rest of my life. I saw a reel recently about this topic and the line in the caption that resonated most with me was: "....you shouldn’t have had to choose between your passion and your peace." *MIND. BLOWN.* YES!!
Wow we really had a very similar experience. I would have still be there but had to choose my peace instead, which doesn’t make it easier to process but eventually you do. Also I love that perspective “you shouldn’t have to choose between your passion and peace.” Thanks for sharing that
How beautiful. Turning 66 this year shifted my focus forward in terms of “time left” which my partner and I say when we are deliberating doing something that might be outside our comfort zone:)
Well done
Wow Abby, 66!!! Amazing 🫶🏾 I actually love the idea of “time left” to reflect why you’re doing something.
Once you cross over into your 50s, no rush, but there’s so much beauty in discovering how much life there is still left to experience. I hope we’re the last generation who was taught that 50s was “old.” Far from it.
So much more life to live and I’m excited about!! I do too. It’s the beginning of a new chapter and not the end at all ✨🫶🏾
Wow. Amazing. Happy Birthday!! Also, your Career Puzzle - did you write that for me?? Because that is LITERALLY what I am going through right now. I wrapped the entirety of my personality and identity into this role for a decade. And I only left because it was a toxic environment that was starting to literally impact my health. But I have grieved and mourned for almost a year now. Tell me it gets better?
Oh I’m so glad this resonates with you: it definitely took me a year of mourning to work through this, but it was the best decision ever! I hope you’re on the other side of the mourning phase :)
May 22 will be one year and while the pain is softer, I still have a lot of anger and resentment. Anger because I never wanted to leave and probably would have kept that job for the rest of my life. I saw a reel recently about this topic and the line in the caption that resonated most with me was: "....you shouldn’t have had to choose between your passion and your peace." *MIND. BLOWN.* YES!!
Wow we really had a very similar experience. I would have still be there but had to choose my peace instead, which doesn’t make it easier to process but eventually you do. Also I love that perspective “you shouldn’t have to choose between your passion and peace.” Thanks for sharing that