Having a structure; tasks to do and people to connect with as office buddies and fellow travelers. The journey has not ended only slowed. A more methodical approach leads to better outcomes, less frenzy and meditative actions. Nothing is wasted.
Reading is a central core to my on again off again retirement. I refocus thinking of where and how I can be of the most service to others, be with my family for good visits and plan enjoyable activities like travel and meeting other professionals.
My research through reading is comprehensive, contains depth and breadth and has a profound impact on decimating information to those I love who may not have as much time or inclination to search and understand as my advancing age gives me.
My work also includes many people of all ages. Babies and infants give me hope about new discoveries and ways we will live more humanely with each other. Tweens and teens help me question my emotional responses and connections to others who have a different “language” as well as a different lifestyle. Young adults say to me over and over “take risks, be vulnerable and you never know until you try.” For them, nothing is impossible and when I believe them I achieve greater satisfaction in reaching and exceeding my goals.
Retirement is an age and stageI can surf; riding the crests and reveling in the spaces in between relishing each moment.
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