Blogging on Blogging

Earlier this year, I set out to write a regular blog related to my purpose in life (particularly since I retired from full time work) and those things that I have come to value.  By my own assessment, so far, I am at best struggling and at worst failing.  Why? Because I am not meeting my own measures of success.

So, on reflection, one of my measures of success in persistence and therefore I am back, despite some setbacks to resume my commentary.  What have I learned by virtue of my absence:

• Just do it - write for a little while, every day if at all possible. It doesn't really matter how much or how little and then put it out there and wait for reactions and feedback.
• Use what's happening around me compared to what I have come to value to draw conclusions and share them through my stories.
• A little often is better for me than none at all in a quest for perfection and satisfaction. 80/20 is my mantra in this endeavour.

...and so I have returned and will share with you as often as I can.  Please give me your feedback as it helps me to remain connected (a critical part of my purpose), to re-examine my perspective, my aspirations, my goals, how I chose to spend my time and even my purpose.  

For 30 meagre minutes today, I have spent time on my blog and feel better for it and I hope you do to.

Over the past week, I have seen people who I am close to rewarded for their commitment, despite the challenges they have been confronted with.  Their lives will be better for that recognition as I am sure will be the lives of others.

Thank you Amy and Bec for your persistence and commitment despite the challenges.  Your careers as an HR professional and a Paramedic/Nurse are a reflection of both your capability and your character.  This fills me with pride and gratitude for the example you both continue to set for me.

So, like you, I am rising to the challenge and blogging on...