A resident of London, Hilary Oxley received a very memorable twice-in-a-lifetime gift from her granddaughters. She completed her first skydive a decade earlier.
“Working is a beautiful thing, it’s beautiful therapy, and I need the money,” said Mary Ruth Robinson.
It’s sad that so many people see retirement as the final act of a long career when, in reality, the closing curtain simply signals an intermission before the climactic second act begins.
People who generally expect good things to happen to them, or feel in control of ensuring favorable outcomes, can experience exceptional longevity.
It will take time to determine your values, draw on your passions, and fulfill voids that currently exist so you can enjoy a more fulfilling future.
If one story I write or a podcast I produce can inspire just one person to help others, then I know their influence will become a legacy that outlives them for generations.
If we can find one source of light and nurture it enough, we’ll produce more light. We will soon be enveloped in a feeling of joy and contentment.
Finding purpose post-retirement doesn’t need to be complicated. It can be as simple as showing up for others and being open to new connections.
Nat never grew tired of sitting up high in a rail car, like he was on a magic carpet, watching in fascination as America passed by.