Karen L. Cox Weblog
Hi,
I’ve posted several articles to my new blog: www.lifewitheverything.com.
Turn “someday” into today!
Most recent titles include:
Doing Life Together and Resistance: The Monster Right in Front of You
You can also keep up with me on Twitter: kcchicago.
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
So, how did you ring in the new year?
Me? I finished reading (rather devouring) a great book that will impact my life, and those I mentor and coach, immensely: It’s Only Too Late If You Don’t Start Now: How to Create Your Second Life at Any Age
Sher delivers an upfront, honest, down-to-earth look at Midlife. I turned 40 not too long ago, and hadn’t thought about midlife (consciously) yet. I have been, however, very stressed and frustrated. I’ve started wondering, “Is this it? Is this all there is? What have I been working so hard for?”
I came across this book and am so glad I gave it a try. Sher discusses the purposes of our “first life”, and the biological, emotional and cultural factors that affect us at various stages of our life.
Her discussion of midlife (our second life), our illusions, our expectations, and what really is possible was so eye opening to me. I realized there was one piece of midlife that I’ve actually been struggling with my entire life. Sher’s words gave me relief, clarity, and hope for new opportunities to live the life I’ve always been striving for: To live a fully enriched and exciting life, using my unique gifts in my unique way.
Care to join me?
To your uniqueness,
Karen
KarenLCox.com
