Just a week ago I thought I was going to die. I had been sick with the flu and was having trouble breathing. It was a horrible feeling not to catch my breath. All I could think about was I wasn’t ready to die. I hadn’t done everything I wanted to do. I didn’t know what that was; I just knew I hadn’t done everything. And, yet seven years ago I stepped outside my comfort zone when I took early retirement and founded Money Wise Women. I thought – that was my gift, my passion, my purpose. This year has been really hard for Money Wise Women and me, personally. I don’t feel the same spark and fire as when I started the organization. Our conference participation is lower than it’s ever been and the organization is struggling financially. Try as I might to get my enthusiasm back, it’s just not there. I realized this summer – in an AHA moment – that it was time to let Money Wise Women go. But, it’s hard to let go of something I created and worked so hard to build so I decided to give it one more year. Was this the right decision? Am I getting my whispers, my brick on the back of the head or the EARTHQUAKE? Is God frustrated with me for not listening? It sure felt that way last Tuesday when my husband, Steve took me to the Emergency Room. Seven years ago I didn’t listen to my whispers and I had a meltdown – a three week stay at home to take care of Marcia. And, yet here I am again -- with a much stronger message that it’s time for a change. What I know for sure -- I want to continue speaking at women’s conferences to educate and empower them to take control of their finances!
You might think I’m rambling and perhaps I am, but I decided to share this with you in hope that you’ll learn from my mistakes and avoid making them yourself. I don’t know what’s going to happen with Money Wise Women or myself, but I can tell you it’s time for me to pay attention to my whispers. Life changes, we change, what we want changes and it’s incredibly important to listen and pay attention. I’ve been given a second chance and plan to spend the next few weeks determining what’s important to me. My intention is to go into 2010 with a plan for Marcia. Thanks for listening. I’ll keep you updated on my progress.
Warmly,
Marcia
You might think I’m rambling and perhaps I am, but I decided to share this with you in hope that you’ll learn from my mistakes and avoid making them yourself. I don’t know what’s going to happen with Money Wise Women or myself, but I can tell you it’s time for me to pay attention to my whispers. Life changes, we change, what we want changes and it’s incredibly important to listen and pay attention. I’ve been given a second chance and plan to spend the next few weeks determining what’s important to me. My intention is to go into 2010 with a plan for Marcia. Thanks for listening. I’ll keep you updated on my progress.
Warmly,
Marcia
Marcia - you have done a great job and your mission is very much needed by the women of today. It's not only a good source of financial information, it's a wonderful networking format. I have been to two of your conferences, one at Pt Townsend in 2008 and one in Silverdale this past summer - I received a lot of good information and look forward to volunteering in your organization. I hope you find new passion for the future in what you choose. God bless you.
Posted by: Christeen Burrett Cox | November 11, 2009 at 01:15 PM
Marcia, thank you for having the courage to listen in side and take action. I look forward to "what's next"
- Warm Regards, Michele
Posted by: Michele Corey | October 30, 2009 at 04:41 PM