Over 50 and Lost

Over 50 and Lost is not just a catchy title.  It suits me to a T. 

I am 54, recently retired, 2 grown children (24 & 26), a self-sufficient husband (married 30 years back in June) and 3 cats that don’t like to cuddle or be around me much (or any human for that matter).

I know, this should be the time of my life, no time constraints, no obligations, no one needing me all the time.  What more can one ask for?

Well, that’s what I thought.  I figured now would be the time I finally get to look after me.  I took a deep breath and looked in the mirror and saw a middle-aged woman diagnosed with ADHD, Arthritis just starting, overweight, procrastinates with everything due to the sheer overwhelmingness of it all and not motivated.  Anxious about going out and being in public, being judged or just criticized about my looks.

I know what I need to do, clearly go to the gym, make and eat nutritious meals, create a plan for the week.  I’ve done that but it never lasts.  Why is this?  Why can’t I execute my own plans?

This is where I finally decided I needed a community of like-minded people or people going through similar things.  I am not a Negative Nancy at heart. I see the good in everyone.  I appreciate great music and movies.  I love nature (at a distance because of my severe phobia of spiders).  I may not be religious but I am spiritual.

So, if you are currently feeling lost, whether at the age of 20 or the age of 80 and need words of encouragement or a community of caring people who can give you ideas that can help you with where you are at on your personal journey.  Then this blog is for you.

I welcome you here with open arms and wish you nothing but the best,

Sincerely,

Cindy