Comments on: Re-invention 101 and a Special Book Launch Giveaway

By: janice

janice — Thu, 28 May 2009 18:16:29 +0000

Hi, Randi. I know you’re going to love Victoria’s work. This bit of your comment made me happy that blog owners get to shout “Yay!”

I finally feel, after 2 years of changing gears, that I am where I want to be.

This post has been a total eye-opener for me, a real lesson in how niche-less blogs attract who they’re meant to. My friends gave me concerned advice about the dangers of blogging for three groups of people but it’s dawned on me from my comments boxes that I’m really happy around people who have strong foundations of aunthenticity and integrity but are constantly re-inventing themselves!

By: Randi

Randi — Thu, 28 May 2009 16:48:28 +0000

Thanks so much for the intro to Victoria Moran. I’m putting her on my summer reading list, even if I don’t win.

I had to reinvent myself two years ago when my husband said I could quit work. Suddenly, like Ana, I had to switch from being a business professional working 60 hours a week, to stay-at-home mom. Even though I had then been a mom for 23 years, I was never a stay-at-home so I had to learn over again how to cook and to arrange my home time to get everything done. I overdid it the first summer because I was so used to have my days filled that I ended up babysitting 7 children for free out of sympathy for other working mothers. Then I wondered why I didn’t have any more time staying at home than I did when working.

This year, I have learned. I’m not babysitting. I’m doing 2 hours of school each day with my son. And I’m having time to do my favorite thing of all–writing. I finally feel, after 2 years of changing gears, that I am where I want to be.

Randi´s last blog post..

By: janice

janice — Thu, 28 May 2009 09:39:38 +0000

Thank you, Cindy. I know how precious every moment of your time is at the moment, creating and building your own ventures, supporting Sean in his, working on your joint projects and most importantly, cherishing every moment of your time with your family so I appreciate every comment you share. Part of me is sad that you couldn’t clone yourselves and keep the wee pink schoolhouse as well as the new online school you’re building, but creative energy will always find a way to flow in new directions and we have to go with it or drown.

Most days I am inspired and some days I feel completely overwhelmed and unsure which way to navigate my efforts. I remind myself every day to enjoy every moment and remain mindful that my life is filled with vitality and a beautiful family to share this great journey we call life.

That describes many of my days, too, but the people who take a few moments to catch their breath in our ‘café’ are making this a life affirming place to be. I know in my heart that you and your family are poised, on the brink of something wonderful, bought with hard work, innate talent and the careful channelling of creative energy. You’ll survive and thrive. Most writers do, because every single day we re-invent ourselves and have the power to recreate beauty and bring the world to life with words.