I believe, I’m missing the bigger picture.
December 20, 2014
AFTER 43 YEARS … I have finally achieved being “educated.” Or, have I??????????????
what I mean by this is …. it is my understanding by “unsourced” definitions in today’s society, anyone who has achieved a bachelor’s degree from an institution of higher learning has officially joined the ranks of the educated. So, at the ripe young age of 67, I have finally gained enough university credits to graduate with a B.A.
That being said, and to be brutally honest, this “paper chase” has, in reality, become just a part of the life I have and am currently living. To that I will add: What a great experience it has been and continues to be.
I stand amazed at the truth held by that statement for me.
I have worked, as have many others, to achieve academia … I thought there would be more of a mental “fire-storm” experienced. It seems possible the exhilaration expected has been dulled by the time spent chasing.
I believe though, I’m missing the bigger picture.
To live this long and achieve what I’ve done in my life …. I have been blessed.
best,
G.