Right now though, I am inspired by some other women. Women who have taken the step to review and re-evaluate their life and who have been brave enough to do something differently. It seems to me now I have embarked on the path that I have, that there are quite a few such women around. On Saturday I went on a hike into the English countryside, with a group I have just joined. It was open to all, and there was a variety of age groups. Most of the group were women, out of 34 people there were only about 7 or 8 men. Most didn't know each other, but during the course of a long day people began to get to know each other, to talk about their work, their travels, their home lives. A large number of the women were single, and a number of those happily so. During the day, it was reaffirmed to me that it is possible to live your life differently to the way I have always assumed to be my destiny and what is more, that you can do so with contentment. What you do need though is friends, people who can offer each other support, who can share good times and bad, have fun and perhaps travel.
A photo taken on my walk
As I have said before, my circle of friends had become small and was getting smaller. My life was about myself, my husband and son and a few close family members. With the break up of my brothers' marriages and the ill health of parents, our social life became even less active and interesting than it was before. Hubby wasn't exactly bothered by this (or didn't appear to be). I didn't expect to need to strike out on my own, but that is what I have done. I am finding that perhaps it isn't quite as scary as I imagined to widen my circle and to meet new people. In fact it is enjoyable and I intend to do more of it.
Good for you!
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