How to live with purpose, especially during retirement, in a way that builds a memorable legacy.
beyond mistakes or missed opportunities you experienced in the past.
“Regret can anchor us in the past, robbing us of the present. It can interject itself into the happiest of moments, clouding over our sense of peace,” she wrote.
“Science clearly tells us that taking care of yourself is the most essential thing you can do in order to properly care for someone else,” she wrote.
If you still don’t sense a compelling purpose for your life, meditate on your unique experiences, talents, skills and abilities and ask yourself whom you could serve.
“I’ve discovered that those who use pivot points to progress toward richer, more meaningful lives — full of sustained personal success, excellence, and happiness — did so by paying attention to and aligning six critical dimensions.”
Rather than join the endless chorus of voices proclaiming gloom, doom, fear and panic, Farley said we have a unique opportunity and a duty to show the world an alternative.
“What do you do when you can’t make sense of a season in your life? Your sacrifices are met with empty harvests and brass heavens? What do you do with a promise and only a 40-year hike to show for it?” Jeremy asked.