I just spent the last hour with you and 30 writers from the Story Summit community, which led me to find you here on Jubilation. I’ve been hearing about Younger for a while; it seems like everyone has seen it but me. I’m 70 years old and have had nine creative careers: therapist, chef, cookbook author, innkeeper, interior designer, vacation rental company owner, lifestyle boutique owner, and now, writer. Only the first one was planned, and all the others, I took the plunge, diving into the unknown headfirst.
Something greater would call me, and I had to answer YES, taking the plunge and building my wings on the way up, or maybe on the way down (not quite sure yet!). I still run my two businesses, but I trust that everything is unfolding as it should. I know in my heart I couldn’t have been a writer any earlier than now. I didn’t yet have the thick skin or the confidence. I’m grateful that I don’t have to rely on writing as my livelihood. I get to write to make my soul happy and fulfill my destiny, and in doing so, I hope to offer something meaningful to the world.
There are moments when I think I might be crazy, but when your soul calls, you have to answer, or as you said so powerfully, risk lying on your deathbed filled with regrets.
I recently listened to an excellent interview with Oprah and Jack Canfield, the author of Chicken Soup for the Soul. He said he was rejected 132 times. He believes that if you're given a dream or idea, it's because the Universe or God wants you to fulfill it, and if you keep showing up, the resources will follow. You wouldn’t have been given the dream otherwise. He said, "Don't give up."
Thank you for this beautiful invitation to jubilate, to celebrate who we are, and to finally rest in the truth of being ourselves, without apology, without the need to prove anything, such a gift you have given to all of us.
I loved Younger, and I love this word! I've had my challenges in life, but now know they are not only survivable, but act to carve out a better version of ourselves. So much truth in your words! Thank you, and I will keep using and sharing that word! Thank you!
Pamela, I loved this column even before I read it because of the name. And now that I've read it, I'm hooked. Thank you for all the inspiration of your journey to Jubilarian!
Well, well, looky-here where the Jubilarian turned up! I like it now as much as I liked it the first time I heard it (long before our midriff-baring dinner). So much fun to have more Pam in my life! xo
I just spent the last hour with you and 30 writers from the Story Summit community, which led me to find you here on Jubilation. I’ve been hearing about Younger for a while; it seems like everyone has seen it but me. I’m 70 years old and have had nine creative careers: therapist, chef, cookbook author, innkeeper, interior designer, vacation rental company owner, lifestyle boutique owner, and now, writer. Only the first one was planned, and all the others, I took the plunge, diving into the unknown headfirst.
Something greater would call me, and I had to answer YES, taking the plunge and building my wings on the way up, or maybe on the way down (not quite sure yet!). I still run my two businesses, but I trust that everything is unfolding as it should. I know in my heart I couldn’t have been a writer any earlier than now. I didn’t yet have the thick skin or the confidence. I’m grateful that I don’t have to rely on writing as my livelihood. I get to write to make my soul happy and fulfill my destiny, and in doing so, I hope to offer something meaningful to the world.
There are moments when I think I might be crazy, but when your soul calls, you have to answer, or as you said so powerfully, risk lying on your deathbed filled with regrets.
I recently listened to an excellent interview with Oprah and Jack Canfield, the author of Chicken Soup for the Soul. He said he was rejected 132 times. He believes that if you're given a dream or idea, it's because the Universe or God wants you to fulfill it, and if you keep showing up, the resources will follow. You wouldn’t have been given the dream otherwise. He said, "Don't give up."
Thank you for this beautiful invitation to jubilate, to celebrate who we are, and to finally rest in the truth of being ourselves, without apology, without the need to prove anything, such a gift you have given to all of us.
I'm so glad you found it inspiring! It sounds like you've had an amazing life with much more to come.
Thanks for writing. I love the title Lemonade Maker!
Thank you
The alchemy of bittersweet
Finding that balance ❤️
I loved Younger, and I love this word! I've had my challenges in life, but now know they are not only survivable, but act to carve out a better version of ourselves. So much truth in your words! Thank you, and I will keep using and sharing that word! Thank you!
Thank.you so much! Glad you're here.
Pamela, I loved this column even before I read it because of the name. And now that I've read it, I'm hooked. Thank you for all the inspiration of your journey to Jubilarian!
Thank you so much, Debra!
Perfect name.
Ha, I'm so glad you think so!
Jubilarian! Love it!
Teri! Thank you so much!!
Yay, you're doing it. Let's go!
Thank you, darling!
I need more of your writing in my life, so YAY!
Aw, thanks, Alisha! So happy to find you here!
I’m in! Very excited!
Jennifer! So happy and flattered to find you here.
Terrific
thank you, Jess! I teared up a little when I saw you left Montclair. Truly end of an era.
🧙♂️approved & loved 💛
Aw, thanks, Wiz. I'm gonna write about you!
It made me so happy to read this. I ADORED it. Thank you!!!
Oh Bonnie, thank you, that means a lot!
Well, well, looky-here where the Jubilarian turned up! I like it now as much as I liked it the first time I heard it (long before our midriff-baring dinner). So much fun to have more Pam in my life! xo
Thank you so much, dear Val! And I think it was our thighs we bared.
I love it and can’t wait to read more!
Thank you, dear Alice.
Jubiliarian is the perfect name!
Thanks, Caroline. Now I need to figure out everything it means!
Pam, sooo fun to find you and The Jubilarian on Substack! And welcome, is it looks like this is a new writing adventure…