Photo credit: www.thebutterflysite.com |
Over these past few months I have done much soul searching and gained quite a bit of insight. I am learning to accept myself more and compare myself with others less. I am learning to come to grips with my perfectionism and realize that I do not have to be the best to have purpose in life. I am learning that God does not love me because of what I do, but simply because of who I am.
Photo credit: www.thebutterflysite.com |
I will be retiring in six weeks: May 16, 2014. I have adored my teaching career and I know that I will miss it greatly; but it is time to move on. I plan to follow a passion, something I have never done in life. I plan to write.
I have developed a business website, Stepping Stones Publications, where you can learn more about my interest in becoming a personal historian. I have also developed three blogs that will allow me to write more freely without self-imposed limitations.
Stepping Stones Blog will be my personal blog. I anticipate many entries will focus on my writing endeavors, or books read, or personal discoveries. The first post will be up tomorrow.
Stepping Stones: Travels will document all my posts related to exploring the world, from local Kansas City to exotic Europe and beyond. The first post should be up by the end of this week.
Stepping Stones: Photos will not only showcase pictures I have taken, but will also discuss how photography has taught me valuable life lessons. I hope to have something to share in the next couple of weeks.
As with any venture, I am a bit tentative. There is comfort in the cocoon, even if the space is cramped and confining. But I know that staying within prevents me from becoming the person God desires me to be. The wings have developed, it is now time to take a step of faith and fly. I hope you will join me on this journey...
congratulations on retiring soon, Molly! That is exciting news, and so much awaits you after. You have been through so many challenges already. I like your plans for the time of life to come. Can you tell I wish I could retire now too?? lol I will come find you on Stepping Stones Blog. I like the title, by the way. Congratulations, Molly.
ReplyDeleteThis is so exciting, Molly! I can't wait to see what you do next. Yes, eventually we all must break out of the cocoon, into the next Great Adventure! I would add that I believe God loves you just because you are:) And you are a delight!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations, Molly! This is all so exciting! Sounds like you're definitely ready to leave the cocoon and head into the next Great Adventure. I can't wait to see what happens next. And the only thing I would add is that I believe God loves you just because you are:) And you are a delight!
ReplyDelete