I came across this article by Cecelia Goodnow, Seattle Post-Intelligencer Reporter.

It contains interesting stories of how some women are transitioning in midlife and some information from Sue Shellenbarger’s book, The Breaking Point: How Today’s Women Are Navigating Midlife Crisis.

Article: Women Turn Midlife On Its Head

How about you? Have you reached the midlife point?

In looking at the synopsis of Ms. Shellenbarger’s archetypes she defined after interviewing women for her book, I would say I am falling into the Artist, Gardener and Seeker categories.

My reading of Barbara Sher’s book, It’s Only Too Late If You Don’t Start Now (Book Reviews), cleared the fog, and I feel free to experiment with my artistic side – a side that has been subdued for far too long. Over the last few years, I’ve paid a lot more attention to friendships and have been truly blessed. I’m studying more scripture and history now, too, and investigating ways I can use my gifts and passions to serve and support others…Trying to gain a greater glimpse of how I can make a difference in the world.

No, I have no intention of running off with a young love nor jumping out of an airplane. (Although I have gone parasailing once.) Midlife shouldn’t be something we have to face or fight. It would be much more enjoyable to talk about it, share it and embrace it together…Recapturing our gifts and passions and living out our dreams…Yea, why not…

To your dreams,
Karen
www.KarenLCox.com