Duty

[qos]

At some point during the past three years I stopped defining myself by my pleasure, my passion, my stories, and started defining myself by my duties. It's a cruel way to live -- at least the way I've been doing it

Comments

[gailmom]

This one very much resonates with me. Thank you for sharing.

[rainstardragon]

I can understand, and find myself in a similar predicament.

[rebeccax]

Wow. Very interesting. I was thinking today how much my parents' expectations of me had gotten their hooks into who I actually became. I think I'd have a massive struggle with that. Hmmm. I have work to do.....

[ladistrange]

Thank you for sharing. I know that I still define myself to some extent by my duty to my husband, child, and job, even though I realize it means I've to some extent lost touch with ME.

Your post helps me with my own 'baby steps'.

[red_the_squeaky]

This is a beautiful reflection. Thank you for sharing.