Amen, Pam!

Yes, nurturing other things has been my survival. Although my DH calls it "trying to fix everyone", but I just feel it's un-used nurturing gift coming out.

I agree that having a FILLED life is what I do best. I get antsy if I am sitting still for too long. If I'd had babies, I'd probably welcome the "down" time of life. But for some reason, many think that I am "bored" at home, so I put upon myself the "guilt trip" that I should be doing SOMETHING for fear of being bored or lazy...which I am neither!

I, too, feel many come to me for advice.Not sure why. Maybe I alude being mature or stable? Not sure, but it can get old sometimes.

As far as crafts and things, I've tried many things that did not work out. IE: Quilting. I KNOW that is not for me! Someday I'd like to see if I can be a knitter, but I'm already thinking it will be too repetitive for me. I like doing something different all the time. My soapmaking business is just perfect! I think I have found my niche!

[ January 25, 2006, 08:21 PM: Message edited by: Di ]