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Making a Name for Yourself
When I was 23, I had a roommate who said that she felt like she needed to “make a name” for herself. She wasn’t talking about being famous; she just wanted to be known for something in general. I never had that feeling, and I always felt guilty about that. Was that something that I was supposed to feel? Was wanting to have a good job that paid a decent salary not enough? Did I need to do something to stand out? What was I missing?
Those questions have plagued me for a long time, and I’m still struggling with them.
For example, I am a stay-at-home mom. Most times when I say that I feel that I need to defend it; as if people will think that I don’t do enough each day because I don’t have a “real” job. There is still a stigma attached to being a stay-at-home mom. Mind you, I have had “real” jobs. I’ve been successful at them. And if the need arose and my financial situation changed, I’d go back to work in a heartbeat. But I enjoy being a stay-at-home mom.
Recently, I have been inspired and I am working on building a business. Not for accolades or attention, but because it’s something I feel called to do. I have knowledge that I know other people can benefit from, and I want to share it. If I can make some money while I’m doing that, all the better.
