So, what else are you doing?

Has anyone ever asked you  this question?  I got hit with it a couple of months ago, and I'm still kicking it around.  Our director of nursing came by, and we were having a friendly conversation before the task we were working on.  She asked what I had been up to.  I told her that since we'd last spoken, I'd acquired three more grandchildren, renewed my advanced certification, finished my bachelor's of nursing, and published a book.  Presently, I am working on research in compassion, writing another sock knitting book, and exploring fiction writing.  My husband has formed a company, has published his first book, and is working on his next project as we speak.  She looked at me, nodding politely, and asked "So, what else are you doing?"  'Enjoying life' was my response.

We've become far too focused on achieving; so much so that people now feel guilty for doing the little things to care for themselves.  We expect others to make decisions, make us healthy, cook our meals.  It's time to stop.  There is nothing wrong with a bit of determination and drive.   Just don't drive yourself crazy.

For me, knitting a bit, writing a bit, and being happy are enough.  I don't need anything more.  I am happy doing what I am doing.  


There, I said it.