Today’s (Optional) Writing Prompt: Define the season of your life at this very moment.
The season of my life. It is very different than it was...9 months ago. A year ago. Two years ago.
A year ago, I was still on maternity leave. I was losing my mind in the cold and snow of the winter of 2011, home with a newborn. And at this point in my leave, I was counting the days until I was going back to work.
Now? I wish could spend every day with my son. I never thought I would long for that, but I do. Every day.
The season of my life right now is defined by my family. By being a wife and a Mommy. It is defined by the passion I have for writing, for this very blog. The passion really that was always there, but just buried for years and years and years. A passion that was rediscovered.
It is the love of my life, my family, my writing that is defining me and where I am in life. No more am I being defined by my career. While it still holds a very important part in my life and while I do enjoy what I do, it isn't something I immediately think of when I define myself anymore.
I'm still finding myself. Do we ever really find ourselves? Does there ever come a point in adulthood where we say, "Ok, I'm happy right here, I never want anything to change, I'm just going to keep doing what I"m doing forever,"? I don't think so. Some people stay the same and never change, but most people continuously evolve. I know I do.
The season of my life right now is defined by change, by evolving, by growing, by finding passion.
It is scary sometimes and it is unknown, but it is me.
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This was my 5 minute Stream of Consciousness Sunday post. It’s five minutes of your time and a brain dump. Want to try it? Here are the rules…
- Set a timer and write for 5 minutes.
- Write an intro to the post if you want but don’t edit the post. No proofreading or spellchecking. This is writing in the raw.
- Publish it somewhere. Anywhere. The back door to your blog if you want. But make it accessible.
- Add the Stream of Consciousness Sunday badge to your post.
- Link up your post at all.things.fadra
- Visit your fellow bloggers and show some love.
I love when life turns out... differently... as much of my life has, too. I appreciate your optimism & your writing voice. Glad to find you today via SOCSunday!
ReplyDeleteLife is so unpredictable. It's kind of fun that way. Great post!
ReplyDeleteAh yes. I remember last winter very clear as well. Too bad we didn't know each other then since we were both house bound with newborns in the dead of winter...AND with all that snow! I'm totally with you in that the season of my life is defined by change. I am so glad that I found my outlet with blogging too. I've met some great people through the blog and it has become a real passion of mine. Keep up your writing because I love to read it. :)
ReplyDeleteI love this post Melissa. It gave me a happy feeling ;-)
ReplyDeleteMy maternity-leave-to-back-to-work feelings were the same. I couldn't wait to get back until I got there and now I wish I could spend every day with my little one. Lovely post.
ReplyDeletei am very much in a state of flux at the moment. I do not always embrace change. it scares me a little, sad to admit. i feel like i have been given an opportunity to really figure out who I am now. so I want to embrace it, but I am scared to at the same time.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great post. My stream of my consciousness is also my family. I have days when I feel down and out, but having them around changes me. I also love that I write now because it is a means of relief from all the pressures of everyday life.
ReplyDeleteYes, I feel the exact same way about writing! It is such an outlet!
ReplyDeleteAlicia, I feel the same way about change sometimes. It is scary for sure, and I never know what to expect. I've been learning and working on getting more positive and accepting of change in life!
ReplyDeleteThank you! I'm glad to know I'm not the only one who felt that way. It is hard to admit it sometimes.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Kenya!! :D
ReplyDeleteOh I wish we had known each other then!! It would have been nice to have someone going through the same thing to spend time with, if we were ever able to get out of the house!! I was never a huge fan of snow before last year, but after that experience of being so cooped up, I can honestly say I hate it now. :)
ReplyDeleteThank you Julie!! :)
ReplyDeleteIsn't it amazing how things change? And how a passion for something like a career can change perspective in such a short period of time. Been there and definitely done that. Glad you are taking the time to enjoy THIS season of your life.
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