There are days now and then that become think days--days when I focus on where I am headed and why. Today was one of those days, and it gave me clarity about the focus for the near future.
Parents
Now that my parents are in their 90's, I'm stepping into the world of aging in the USA. My goal in this regard is to be there for them and do what I can to help them have good lives. This opportunity is a gift to me--one I am learning about with regard to how to support them in respectful, kind, and helpful ways.
Family
As a mom of young adult children, I'm learning too. I'm learning how to navigate that road of being present, but letting the live their own lives. I'm also figuring out the best ways for us to come together, celebrate, and support one another.
Extended Family
With more time as a retired teacher, I've been able to connect with many of my beloved extended family members who share a love of family with me. This has brought me great joy. I want to nurture these connections via just right events and communication.
Home
There's lots to do at home to make this place a sustainable, welcoming, happy place--I enjoy this focus.
Advocacy
I read a lot about the decisions and ways of the community, government, and other organizations. I want to use the time I have for this to advocate for what is right and good for all. I want to work with others to look for win-win solutions to the problems we face as well as revising and remaking our mindsets and vision for who we are as a people and what we need to do.
Positive lifeways
I'm focused on re-looking at the lifeways I've become accustom to in order to make those ways more respectful, humane, sustainable, healthy, and humble. This focus will lead me to new ways to contribute in time too.
Onward.