What is a Mogul Mom to do for entertainment these days? I turn to the sensation that so many fan boys before me appreciated from its genesis onto the screen, Game of Thrones. Distraction has always been a suitable way to deal with one's time between projects, events, and significant routines. Game of Thrones is an excellent form of entertainment inside the house. Of course a good life coach would pass on any lessons gleaned. Game of Thrones does the best job ever of teaching one to grow where one is planted. Whether it is downtime, transition time, or my favorite, 'take action' time, strength of spirit, mind, character, and resources must always be maintained.
Outside the house, I am entertained by my search for friendship. It has proven a worthy quest. I have been reminded of a younger version of myself. A person who was smart, noble, and cute enough to get this Mogul Mom to higher ground. By putting myself out there I have rewarded her for hard work and service done without complaint or compromise. And now she dances without having to watch her back or her backside against trespassers with vodka as her only ride along. "The cold never bothered [her] anyway" however, coldness is not fun. Vodka is a great solution to both.
If there are moguls in training reading this, my last bit of advice follows:
- Save your drinking days for when you can pay cash for your own libation. Your mind will stay sharp.
- Make good use of your bus pass or walking shoes until you can drive away from the valet stand in your fully paid for vehicle. Your body will stay tight.
- Continue to do the right thing no matter how easy it is not to. This trait will bring the best people your way for years to come. Your heart will stay open.
- Last but not least, moisturize and stay out of the sun so you can still look as cute enough as you did in your twenties. When climbing a mountain, sun protection is most important the nearer one gets to the top; make it a habit now. Your spirit will soar from all the compliments.
The Purple Reign continues . . .
Take care of you.
I read a quote that said, "Contentment is wanting what you have." I thought how excellent that definition is. Since reading it my hubby and I have a new saying, "use what you have." We have begun tackling our various Spring projects now that the Midwest is all thawed out, and we are trying to make use of the things we have rather than going out and buying something new. So far so good.
February wrapped up quite nicely. I attended the Black Enterprise Women of Power Summit. It was very educational. I am still making changes to my manuscript. Staring at a computer screen is now my least favorite thing to do . . . ever. How that will work for my Summer class, which is online, is beyond me, but I press on.
At the Women of Power Summit, I heard legendary and inspirational speakers that have added necessary fuel to my dream rocket. I went to the spa and overheard the receptionist say that Suze Orman and K. T. (her wife) were on their way in for services. I had a fan attack for about 5 minutes and decided not to hover waiting for a chance to meet her again. Yes, on two other occasions I was blessed to have an energy exchange with Suze Orman. My decision not to fan out was based in my desire to avoid seeming greedy to The Universe. "Let someone else have that awesome moment" I said to myself.
I managed to make friends while at the conference which supported the goals I set for myself last time I wrote. My new friend actually got to see Suze when she checked in. See it worked out.
Yes, my friend quest marches on. The website, Girlfriend Social is just okay for making introductions with new potential friends. So far, I have only had consistent conversation with one other person. She is funny and refreshing to chat with. We have plans to finally meet in May when I am home in Chicago for my 10 mile run.
Speaking of visits to Chicago, the reason I decided not to be a greedy fan is because at a charity dinner earlier in the month I met two of my financial heroes already. John Rogers and Melody Hobson run Ariel Investments, a Chicago firm in charge of billions of investors' dollars. Mr. Rogers received award recognition from The Chicago Bulls Charity organization at a dinner held on the floor of the United Center. It was a nice night. I also got to introduce myself to Scottie Pippen. He was so nice and gracious as was Ms. Hobson (aka Mrs. Lucas) and Mr. Rogers when I went up to them and introduced myself.
This Mogul Mom is definitely blessed to be spoon-fed by God all the dreams I can handle. However, there is something about contentment that I cannot describe. The Constant Craving (great song btw) that is part of every human has somehow been satiated within me.
When I first moved to Missouri, my kids and I had a motto for our moments of calm. We were officially out of the rat race of life as well as the hustle and bustle of city transit and traffic, and we were loving it big time. Our motto was il dolce far niente. It means, "how lovely to do nothing." We first learned it from watching the movie Houseboat with my favorite actor, Cary Grant years prior. Now we knew its meaning.
I have time to hang out with my family, write, teach, and read at my leisure. It is beyond lovely. I wish this peace for everyone who reads this. I finished the book I was reading about the search for friendship. It was a decent read after all. The writer was aware of her insecurities and her own flaws as a friend. It gave me great awareness. It also introduced me to Meetup.com. A place for people with common interest to find each other on the internet and make plans to get together. So far, I have joined 3 Meetup groups, one for women writers, one for pure socializing in the city, and one for networking with real estate investors.
I have only gone to one Meetup, and it was just what I needed. Maybe that is why I am experiencing an overabundance of contentment. I met with 4 other women in a coffee shop to discuss our writing. Is this Joe heaven or what? No that would be found on Harvard campus for me, but this was close. A freelance writer, a playwright, a mystery novelist, and an Arts reviewer are now all potential friends. I am meeting next week with another writer who is not able to make our Meetup time. I also have two dates on my calendar to attend events with my social group. Yes, contentment is almost like heaven on earth.
My kids sat me down and made me watch the Oscar winning movie, Frozen. Am I glad they did. I have been listening to the Oscar winning song, "Let it Go" every day on repeat since the Oscars. It perfectly sums up my first quarter of living like a Queen in 2014. "Here I stand in the light of day" and the view from my mountaintop is Amazing!!!!
