Yikes! When my friend said that recently, actually several times, I wondered. Did she have a diagnosis about which I knew nothing? Had she been ill and not said anything? No, she knows as the years roll on, her physical well-being isn’t what it was previously. Her awareness of her interests and ability to pursue them is smart. Maybe there’s a lesson from her playbook here.
Marty Coffin Evans 2024
While we all have the choice of where and how we spend our time, knowing our limitations becomes very wise. That’s especially true if we pay attention to what’s realistic vs “want to dos.”
Perhaps the organizations in which we’ve been involved, change their focus. That could mean, we’re no longer wanted, needed as an employee or volunteer. What then? Where will we find other places in which to become involved? Can we or, better yet, do we want to change our own focus?
If our volunteer involvements don’t result in enough fulfilling opportunities, it might be a good time to look further. What other organizations have a similar focus. Might they have needs which we could possibly fit? Adding the former and new opportunities together could just provide enough service outlets to fuel our need.
I wonder about areas in which I’ve thought to serve. Maybe now’s the time to shift and explore one or more of them.
Although travel wasn’t mentioned, years ago we were told to “travel as long as you can, as far as you can, as long as your legs hold out.” We’ve taken that sage advice. What good is that Bucket List if you, your family members or
friends are no longer able to travel?
Maybe this is a “carpe diem” time. My friend may just be the wise one here!
Martha (Marty) Coffin Evans, Ed.D., is a freelance writer with MACE Associates LLC. Follow her blog on martycoffinevans.com; emails her at itsmemartee@col.com.