I'd like to hear those stories behind your shifts. I'm working through a few of them myself right now. The competitive retirement is a big trap in our pampered Boomer generation. The endless travelling, the perfect garden, the having everything just-so before anyone can come to stay. I've seen a lot of it, and mostly it's not for me. But internalising that truth can take a while.
I love this! So many great ideas, especially about the self-obligations. I’ll try that for the rest of next week, replacing “I should” with “I want” and seeing where that brings me!
Excellent documentation of healthy retirement/aging/finding ourselves. I loved reading this and I am going to restack because it is a gift that I want to share with others. Also it is full of wise thoughts that I will need to read and reread to keep remembering these items. I agree and am experiencing the same but you have articulated this in a way that speaks to me because it is explaining what I am experiencing but haven’t yet been able to explain to myself. You have captured a truth that needs to be shared with others. What a gift to find this today.
I think one of the quiet tragedies of life is that many people begin to believe they have already met themselves. That the story is mostly written, the rooms have all been explored, and what's left is maintenance.
But curiosity has a way of keeping the doors open.
What struck me most was the shift from satisfaction to eagerness. Satisfaction can sometimes sound like an ending; a place to arrive. Eagerness feels different. It feels alive. It assumes there are still discoveries ahead, not just in the world, but within ourselves.
"The most interesting thing about you may not have happened yet."
This article is interesting, relevant, stimulating for starters....
In fact it may just change how I think about my life.
This may be the clearest explanation of your message yet. I look forward to the ensuing articles.
“ I love my life and I’m curious about what’s next “
Me too !
I loved this piece. Thank you.
I’m looking forward to reading about your 8 shifts.
Such a fresh authentic approach. Needs to sink in.....thank you.
I'd like to hear those stories behind your shifts. I'm working through a few of them myself right now. The competitive retirement is a big trap in our pampered Boomer generation. The endless travelling, the perfect garden, the having everything just-so before anyone can come to stay. I've seen a lot of it, and mostly it's not for me. But internalising that truth can take a while.
Thanks. I JUST published the first of the eigh shifts as a full article.
https://www.monirosesoul.com/p/whose-voice-is-that-yours-or-theirs-442?r=2h2j0g
I love this! So many great ideas, especially about the self-obligations. I’ll try that for the rest of next week, replacing “I should” with “I want” and seeing where that brings me!
Excellent documentation of healthy retirement/aging/finding ourselves. I loved reading this and I am going to restack because it is a gift that I want to share with others. Also it is full of wise thoughts that I will need to read and reread to keep remembering these items. I agree and am experiencing the same but you have articulated this in a way that speaks to me because it is explaining what I am experiencing but haven’t yet been able to explain to myself. You have captured a truth that needs to be shared with others. What a gift to find this today.
So well said! At 76, I wake up curious in the morning and anticipating the day. ‘Life unfolding’ is an excellent way to put it. Thank you for this. 👍🏼
Eagerness. YES PLEASE!
This is really good. Thank you!
This resonated deeply with me, Monica.
I think one of the quiet tragedies of life is that many people begin to believe they have already met themselves. That the story is mostly written, the rooms have all been explored, and what's left is maintenance.
But curiosity has a way of keeping the doors open.
What struck me most was the shift from satisfaction to eagerness. Satisfaction can sometimes sound like an ending; a place to arrive. Eagerness feels different. It feels alive. It assumes there are still discoveries ahead, not just in the world, but within ourselves.
"The most interesting thing about you may not have happened yet."
That line will stay with me.
Thank you for this beautiful reflection.
Stay entangled, my friend.
—Robes