Monday, August 20, 2007

Hey, check out the Baby Boomer Diva Web of Fame

The Baby Boomer Diva Web of Fame is a site of baby boomer women who have experienced life and have accomplished something worthwhile in their lives. They have much to share and teach. (Unlike that Simpson girl that wrote a book about how to be happily married and make it last forever when she had been married about 5 minutes! Oh, and she is divorced now...)

I am thrilled to have been selected to be on it! Check it out at http://www.enjoyyourmenopause.com/.

Inclusion is based on:
  • Being a baby boomer (DOB's 1946-1960)
  • Pursing a passion in life
  • Striving to help others succeed
  • Have overcome one major personal or professional challenge/obstacle
  • Accept aging with grace, dignity, and style

    This is an honor for me because I have survived bad marriage, kids, career changes, financial woes, menopause, and all manner of virtual sand kicked in my face. But I, like many other women have overcome these challenges with a few tears and a lot of laughter. We have survived with some pain and a lot of determination. That determination comes from who we are as people; from support from friends and family; from spiritual beliefs; and from just plain wondering what comes next.

    Whether you realize it or not, each person reading this has what it takes to overcome any obstacle or challenge lying in your path. I heard a quote today (but do not know who to credit for it--sorry--pm).

    "Even if you are on the right path, you will get run over if you do nothing."

    As parents we often feel overwhelmed. Life comes at us with nasty bloody fingers sometimes. Just know that you can survive. No matter what happens, you can survive! Just do one thing. Get out of bed. Good. Now get dressed. Good. One step at a time. Watch the movie "What About Bob?" It is hilarious, but it also points out the miracle of taking baby steps. Do what comes next and don't even let yourself think about what is going to happen two hours from now, or two days from now.

    As you do this, you will find out that anything is manageable. And I am so glad someone is finally saying to those of us who have met life's challenges with a winning determination, "Well done!"

    The Web of Fame is full of famous and otherwise interesting people. Each one has their own fascinating story. Check it out!

1 comment:

Debbie Stevens said...

Just me again Pat...I too have been included in the group so wanted to say 'hello', and looking forward to meeting the others!
Your friendly tips make perfect sense, and I LOVE "What about Bob?" as it really does teach us to take 'baby steps', rather than huge leaps or jumping off into the deep end and not being able to swim! [been there done THAT!]

As another woman going through the process of menopause, and dealing with some of my own personal challenges, its good to know we can share them and embrace each other's diversity! I am a survivor of domestic violence through my first marriage,fighting to raise awareness to ovarian cancer after losing my mum,dealing with the fact my daughter is missing from my life,learning to manage my son's epilepsy but have come out the other side with my heart still in tact, and with so much more space to take in others and loving every minute of it!
Life is a challenge, but its all a part of God's bigger plan and I just follow his lead...

God Bless
Deb x