A woman who is willing to be herself and pursue her own potential runs not so much the risk of loneliness, as the challenge of exposure to more interesting men - and people, in general.
As I searched for a mantra or motivation for 2012, and really, the something to mark my maturing viewpoint and understanding of myself as a woman...this quote hit home. I found it about a month after my recent landmark birthday, but it didn't really have an impact on me until my December solo "clear-my-mind-relax-reflect-find-myself-and-what's-really-important" cruise. Traveling alone and without the baggage of worrying or catering to others was liberating. Meeting all the wonderful people that I did, was exciting, intriguing and addicting. Don't get me wrong, I am still very much capable of being considerate of others, but I think I realize, moreso than before, how important it is to set boundaries, limits and to make space and time for me. All it took was me actually DOING it.
Adventure on!
>{KJ}<
I love your phrase for the year. It sounds like you had an amazing trip!
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