Meant to Be

Sometimes I wonder who and what I am meant to be.  

I love art.  It feeds my soul and makes me happy.  I love being around artful people.  I love listening to the ideas soar through the air with the energy of jet propulsion engines.  I love making stuff.  I love being surrounded by things that create possibilities in my mind.  Truthfully, I find social gatherings a bit boring when the talk is not about creating and possibilities.  Maybe that is what I like about art, the possibilities.

Then there is the impact of planning and organizing artful events, stores, Etsy shops, websites.  All this excites me too. Oh, the millions of possibilities of how to promote artful people and artful stuff.  Every time I drive by an empty store (and there seems to be too many of them at present) I mentally plan a business that would fit in that spot.  Every time I drive past a place that could house workshops, I mentally click through the possibilities of inviting instructors and students to meet there.  I love the art of creating a business.

John, at this point, reminds me how much we enjoy spontaneity and free time to play and just being together with no stress.

Then I ask myself if I am done with this part of my life.  The part that makes big, big plans.

I am not sure, but in the meantime I will just play with my art stuff and try to surround myself with like minded people.

Comments

[Bonnie Boyle]

Ginny, as much as I miss Art Continuum and The Creative Block, I think what you're doing now must be heaven.

Would you have had time to do all those wonderful wedding projects if you had a store to run and a big event to plan? Time for those fun, spontaneous one-tank trips with John? Time for the relaxed get-togethers with artsy friends? Time to really PLAY with the grandchildren (with no work issues intruding)?

It's so nice to see you enjoying life! Part of you will always miss the store and the event planning. However, since it's impossible to do those BIG things AND have the carefree life you have right now, my vote would be for the relaxed, happy new life you're living now!

And don't you feel fortunate that you have the choice! I'm really happy for you.

[Maureen]

I know what you mean Ginny. This is all fun but is it what we'll do for the rest of our lives? I think not. And yet, what we once did - for me - is just another part of the foundation on which the future is going to be built. I turn 65 this week and I think one of the main things that I now 'do' is be available. btw, I have found a big difference between 60 and 65. Maybe not quite like the 5 yr gap between 3 and 8 but a significant difference.

Just sayin'.

[Just a Plane Ride Away]

"I will just play with my art stuff and try to surround myself with like minded people."

Amen.