My role?

We all play multiple roles in daily life. You may talk baby talk to your dog (as we do) and be the 'big cheese' of an important company. In one day, you may be a student, a mother or father, a best friend, a counselor, a customer, a stranger in the crowd. Exploring the many roles you have, the multiple 'shoes you wear,' can be fun.

Try this exercise: List your various selves, (past, present & future) including your hopes and fears. Here is my list.

Past:

• the 4-H student is introduced to yeast.
• the teenager who fights with her father over an older boy
• the college student who doesn't study
• the newlywed who cooks everyday
• the pastors wife who doesn't sing & play the piano
• the unemployed young mum who's overwhelmed
• the Bible study leader who dreams a BIG dream
• the busy mum becomes a home educator

Present:

• the insomniac writer blogs in the middle of the night
• the teen-counselor that speaks wisdom into her girls
• the "texting mama" that stays in touch
• the home 'project manager' that feels her duties are almost over.
• the unemployed (for 16 years!!) older mum...looking for a job!

Future:

• the home school mum watches her brood graduate from college (...as nurses??)
• the National Blog Award winner thanks for family for daily inspiration
• the bread maker opens her own store
• the Bible study leaders publishes a book!
• the mum who becomes a GRANDMOTHER!

Make your own list. Reminse about the past, contemplate the present, and don't forget to stop and DREAM about the future!