What do we sacrifice?

According to the social media, I am a member of the Me Generation.  That generation born in the time period of 1970 to 1990 (otherwise known as Generation X — but since no mutant powers have manifested yet … I really don’t know which name to use). I feel funny saying that I am a Me Generation member. 

I am a mother — I don’t feel as if my first priority is me.  I feel that my children are my main focus: providing a safe warm environment for them to grow and learn.  I feel that my cats get a fair amount of my attention — special medicinal food and clean cat boxes.  I feel that when we are in town I volunteer with Educated Canines Assisting with Disabilities — because they are an absolutely wonderful group and everyone should look into their work. 

Yes there are days when I relish staying at home and reading or hanging out with my kids, but I don’t feel selfish. We are told that though it is the Me Generation — this isn’t just selfishness.  Part of being Me, is the belief of love yourself, be yourself, personal health and well-being.  This generation of joggers, walkers, and bicyclists are in it for the health, not to get from Point A to Point B.

We are told that this generation has a harder time for everyone is more competitive now and spaces are limited.  We have more self-esteem and fewer opportunities. Many of my peers seem to have delayed the child-rearing years — if they have any, they are having just one baby.

So yes — maybe we are the Me Generation … I guess the main question is what is important to you and what are you willing to sacrifice to get it!