Hello to the world of bloggers & readers! I am Karen Cherniak, a White Rock resident & grocery store employee. I sell Mary Kay, have great faith in myself, God & the world & am still trying to figure myself out in my mid-forties.
I have a wonderful coach who encourages me. It's so great to get in touch with my angels, my inner wisdom & where I feel God is leading me. I take bellydance & am enjoying life.
Over the years I have struggled with moving onto healthier relationships & needing a lot of isolation. I have friends yes, but with a hectic job & a nervous mind, I really felt the need to slow down.
So how do we get from being stuck in mid-life to getting back in touch with our childhood/teenage dreams? What did you want to do?
A very helpful book on this topic is "The Artist's Way" by Julia Cameron. She gets you into doing morning pages (3 pages of stream of consciousness writing) & artist playdates where you gather supplies, go outside & have fun or whatever.
I took a creative step this afternoon & baked cupcakes. I also felt the need to go walking but needed a chance to get more creative. For me it is hard to get out the door.
Sit outside in nature & have your coffee. Gently stretch or do some dancing at home.
I am feeing a need to write & sit but now I've gotten a call to go out!
So I have much to say & this story will be continued.
Just take it one day, one joyful moment at a time. And enjoy little surprises, such as my call to go out in 5 minutes.
Hugs.
Karen :)