Who are you? Part 2

I have a friend who has recently retired. She's a bit older than I, and she has worked for the last 40 plus years of her life.

Since her retirement, she has grown a little depressed.

As I watch my friend navigate this new part of her life's journey, I cannot help but wonder if some of the depression we experience upon retirement is related to no longer being able to define ourselves by what we do and how well we do it.

Generally speaking, too many of us rely on external events and experiences to define who we are, to dictate how we respond to life, and to mold our very way of living.

What will happen to me when my own children are grown, and living independently? Will I feel useless and unloved without my children's presence in my day-to-day life? Will I become depressed, lonely and isolated? Will I feel as if I no longer know who I am?

I wonder.....

Once again, it becomes paramount to ask myself, "Who am I?"

More importantly, I must risk the adventure of living into my own answers!

All of life is one grand adventure! Sweet, irresistable and all ours!