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JohnR · 11-09-2007, 11:09 PM

I can sure relate to this. My working life has only been punctuated by periods of fulfilling career experiences. Most of it was soul destroying. Perhaps because of that, perhaps for unrelated reasons, my body put up some serious road blocks. The physical problems forced out, and into self-employment.

Being stubborn, or maybe unwilling to rise to the challenge, I made choices in my self-employment that held no future for me, and again my body forced me to change. So here I am at 57 trying to be 10

. But do you know what? With limited options left to make the same mistakes, I might just get there. Body-wisdom has no patience with our unwillingness to be genuine. As Steve said, "Truth is truth" no matter how much you deny it. I hope he is right that there is no limit to the number kicks we get at this can.

I am a visual artist and I have done some freelance magazine writing. I've also taught mind-body disciplines to groups. The crossroads I am at right now include all these avenues. I want to change the art up; I want to get back to some writing, and I also like learning about internet marketing. It looks like a good opportunity to combine things here wouldn't you say? A web site/blog about art, life, and creative expression?

Who needs to retire when you can kick the can -- and be a 10?

Cheers Steve and Hi to all,
John
John Rocheleau Canadian Artist

11-09-2007, 11:09 PM	#22 (permalink)
JohnR Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Kelowna B.C. Canada Posts: 63	I can sure relate to this. My working life has only been punctuated by periods of fulfilling career experiences. Most of it was soul destroying. Perhaps because of that, perhaps for unrelated reasons, my body put up some serious road blocks. The physical problems forced out, and into self-employment. Being stubborn, or maybe unwilling to rise to the challenge, I made choices in my self-employment that held no future for me, and again my body forced me to change. So here I am at 57 trying to be 10 . But do you know what? With limited options left to make the same mistakes, I might just get there. Body-wisdom has no patience with our unwillingness to be genuine. As Steve said, "Truth is truth" no matter how much you deny it. I hope he is right that there is no limit to the number kicks we get at this can. I am a visual artist and I have done some freelance magazine writing. I've also taught mind-body disciplines to groups. The crossroads I am at right now include all these avenues. I want to change the art up; I want to get back to some writing, and I also like learning about internet marketing. It looks like a good opportunity to combine things here wouldn't you say? A web site/blog about art, life, and creative expression? Who needs to retire when you can kick the can -- and be a 10? Cheers Steve and Hi to all, John John Rocheleau Canadian Artist