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Looking back: I would be further ahead as far as doing what I want to do if I did not take those 10 or 12 years out (stayed away from work and school after marriage). I didn't go to school soon enough (I only got my degree four years ago).
Importance of salary: I like money because you can travel and have some freedom but it is not anything that I think much about. I would like to have enough to do something with, that's all.
Future Goals: I can't wait to retire and do my art full time. I will be traveling with my women painters group, selling our pieces around the state.
Living well: This means doing things you like...being able to do whatever you want instead of having to do things around your job. We (Beth and husband) want to organize our jobs around our lives.
Philosophy of life: When I was cooking once and something fell on the floor, I just threw it back into the pot and I said, "Oh it will cook out". So now whenever my kids have something that is causing anxiety in their lives they have kind of adopted my philosophy. They just say, "Oh it'll cook out."
Have you used your art as a healing process? Oh you bet! My art centers me... the act of creating. When I had all my kids and I couldn't get away, my art got me away.
What was it like growing up around nuns? Well I wouldn't put my children through that.
Is religion important to you? Not at all. I have had enough of that growing up and I am doing fine without it right now...spirituality is a very individual thing... it took me years to get to the place where I am. If organized religion is a turn-off, try taking a walk/run through the woods in lieu of going to church... that might suit you better and allow you to get in touch with your spiritual feelings and what it is that you believe in.
On the value of being alone: I was alone for 17 years after my divorce and I had figured stuff out. I had never been alone before. I think everyone should spend some time alone to learn how to be by yourself. It takes a while, though. see Liz's thoughts on being alone
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