Katherine
How are you feeling today?
Today I am feeling happy, content and at peace with myself and the world.
What are you most proud of?
I am proud of numerous things, but mainly my marriage, my friendships, my community work and my creative achievements.
What is your biggest learning in life so far?
My biggest learning is that patience and trust are my ‘best buddies’. I’ve learnt that I’m far more resilient and resourceful than I could ever have imagined!
What are your hopes for the future?
My hopes for the future are to remain as secure and contented as I feel today for as long as possible. To keep learning, aspiring, contributing and just simply finding the beauty, interest and awe in life.
What would you tell your younger self?
I would reassure my younger self by telling her that she’ll not just “be okay”, but that mostly she’ll be much better than okay!!
That there will be much to enjoy and be enriched and uplifted by - she just needs to keep engaged with life and curious about its possibilities!
Although young Katherine fears the loss of friendships with a passion, she needs to know that ultimately it won’t be a ‘big deal’. Some will stay by her side, some will not, but she will survive relatively unscathed nonetheless!!
Conditional, toxic friendships will fade, and she will become more discerning. As a result, more compatible, nurturing friendships will flourish, and within these she is seen, heard and valued.
When or where are you happiest?
I’m most happy when fully immersed in nature, spending time with close friends and family, listening to jazz or classical music and working on an embroidery design.
What would you like to say to wider society?
I would like to say to wider society, please be compassionate, understanding and more open-minded. Whether a parent or not, most people are an asset to society and should be recognised and valued accordingly.
As a childless not by choice woman I lead a different life, not a lesser one. Please don’t marginalise me and offer me a good seat at the table of life too.