This weeks question did not flummox me like last weeks. I would like to invest in myself. I am doing somethings. I've enrolled in a year long photo class, as well as a 7 week drawing class (which I LOOOOVE!). But I don't get to practice as much as I'd like. I'd like to invest in simplifying my life, This is difficult in some respects. I have an active family. I want to give them the opportunity to be able to participate in things that interest them. When they are my age, I want them to be doing something that satisfies their souls. I want them now to be on the road to discovering their passions, so they can practice it, live it, feel it, invest in it ALL their lives. But the trade off is a busy, busy schedule. And I am the taxi driver. I know, I need to invest in my home - simplifying it, so that I'm not spending so much time organizing, reorganizing, finding a spot for whatever it is that needs a home. Then I can invest that free time in honing my passions, & hopefully being able to one day create a business from them.
So this leads to other investments: financial. I would like to invest more more money into my savings. I would like to invest in stocks - but I don't know how. I would like invest money to become financially free.
I would like to invest in my home, sprucing it up, but making a comfortable, warming, loving & happy environment.
I feel a little selfish, wishing to invest in me. But, I feel like it's effect will seep out to the world in such a positive way. I will be a better mother, woman, wife, friend.
As Mami Pea wishes for herself, so I wish for her also. You have such a well-rounded wish, and such great insight on how your investment in yourself can help so many other people. Lovely!
ReplyDeleteSometimes being selfish is the most selfless thing you can do. I know it sounds countercultural, it is countercultural... but once you start practicing it earnestly, it will start to sink into your bones....
ReplyDeleteAs Mami Pea wishes for herself, so I wish for her also!
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When you are feeling good about yourself, and are feeding your creative soul, then you will be a happier person, which will reflect upon the rest of your family. It sounds like you are well on your way, and your goals are realistic ones!
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I love that you want to invest in yourself. Everyday I feel I have so many choices and I wish to choose the path that brings me closer to myself.
ReplyDeleteI found your blog over Jamie Ridler's blog. I was wondering if the drawing and photography classes are online? I have always been drawn to these two forms of creative expression and would like to learn more about them. Would you mind sharing if the classes are online and maybe the link to them.
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As Kelly wishes for herself, so I wish for her also.
ReplyDeleteIf mom aint happy, nobody is happy. Investing in yourself is investing in everybody around you.