Comments on: Today’s Question by Aart Hilal

By: kim inno

kim inno — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 07:05:00 +0000

I do not know anything about the age of forty because I’m 30 now. But lately I have started to think about what I really want. I have a family, I have a career. But I can’t say I’m always happy. I’m too afraid of everything and I’m too unaware of myself. I have not had problems with achieving something but right now I actually do not know what I want to achieve or who I am. And I am absolutely sane, and usually I’m not depressed (it might be hard to believe that right now).
So I hope it will pass, with a little help. Do I have to wait 10 years for that (until the age of 40)?

By: Kathy Ponce

Kathy Ponce — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 05:07:29 +0000

I wrote this blog August 26, 2007. It’s funny. What you wrote resonates with me a year after.

I think my life will begin at 40. I think 30 is like 20 where I started “young adulthood” but on the wrong foot. I think 30 is my new adulthood. I think I will not have children of my own. Biologically anyway, I’m not sure if that would be possible by the time God sends His man for me (again that depends because with God all things are possible). I think I will not grow old alone. And that’s a comforting thought. I also think that I will be writing biographies (published or unpublished, I don’t know) but I like the idea of being able to write about people’s lives like creating a portrait with a hint of your own impression.

In the corporate world, I’ll probably always be someone who will manage conflict. I don’t know if that’s a good a thing or if that will make me age faster (ha!). But I’d like to think that it’s a grounding experience everytime I mediate conflict between people.

Lastly, I tried to compose a song today. A song without words. I tried to draw music with the piano keys. To draw an image of what the first few chapters of Thirteen Tales was making me feel. I probably have about 8 measures already in my brain. My hands are urging me to notate them on staff paper but I’m not sure if I have the time. I’m thinking if I am able to buy a keyboard for my MAC, I probably won’t have to notate it manually. But then again, where’s the fun in that.

Now it’s time for a hot cup of coffee and more chapters of my new favorite book.

By: Tania

Tania — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 23:06:43 +0000

Good for you Jessica ! ..its hard to go back …try to just go forward …Be free ,be love ,and be you , and like the shampoo add over here says “it doesnt happen over night, but it does happen “….I know its only about hair ~~but I always think of it about my life ..Anything is possible ..Blessings Tania

By: mariangela

mariangela — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 22:26:35 +0000

Para nossa felicidade, você resolceu escrever e isso é maravilhoso.
Beijos,
Mari Raphael.

By: Kathleen

Kathleen — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 22:09:33 +0000

There must be something about the age of 40 as that is when I made my break. Said to myself. That’s enough, I’ve had living life like a zombie. I’m throwing caution to the wind and I’ve never been happier.

Kathleen xxoo

By: Muriel

Muriel — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 12:43:13 +0000

How wonderful to read your answer, this is just what I feel is happening to me, I am in my forties, from Holland but living elsewhere. It was my daughter who made me put my fears aside when she asked me why I was always pretending to be happy and making excuses and saying things I do not really mean. She said she wanted the truth and she is so right, I have played so many roles over the years. I never had the courage to do what I wanted to do and to be who I am. I have started reading your books and feel my soul awakening. This was a couple of weeks ago and since then I have started writing and writing and every day I feel I am a step closer to who I am and giving my daughter the true love she deserves.
Thank you