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Category: People With Purpose

People can enjoy more meaningful lives by pursuing things that give them joy and purpose. Read stories about people over 50 who are doing new things in the second half of life that really light them up by giving them more meaning and purpose.

Sue Willoughby helps women listen to horses to find their own voice

Sue Willoughby uses horses to help women build confidence and find their own voice.

“Horses mirror our emotions and help us get out of our heads,” Sue said. “You can’t overthink with a horse. They will only follow your energy.”

After losing his wife, Greg Peck healed through writing, biking and birdwatching

Greg Peck with his Cairn terrier, Molly

Even in the midst of caregiving, Greg began building what he called his “four pillars of self-care,” which would later become critical to his healing and purpose after Cheryl’s death.

From trauma to triumph, Kimberly Haar helps others to heal

Kimberly Haar is the author of "Healing From Life's Deepest Hurts."

Perhaps the most difficult aspect was learning to let go of resentment and the illusion of control. As a therapist, Kimberly had long taught others the power of forgiveness. Now she was living it.

David Cravit and Larry Wolf challenge stereotypes through SuperAging

Larry Cravit and Larry Wolf joined forces to write the "SuperAging: Getting Older Without Getting Old."

With more than 100,000 centenarians in the U.S. today, the idea of coasting into the sunset is outdated. If you have 30 or 40 more years left, the question becomes, what are you going to do with them?

A near-death experience rekindled Jessica Stone’s lifelong dream

Jessica Stone is the author of "Beauty in the Bittersweet."

“My life didn’t make sense for a long time,” Jessica said. “But, now I can see how every piece has a place and I’m finally living the story I was created to tell.”

At 73, Peter Behn helps seasoned citizens become thriving coaches

Peter Behn is the founder of WisdomWorks Coaching.

Peter launched WisdomWorks, a system tailored for people who may have deep expertise, but limited knowledge about launching a business.

Dan Metcalfe says rather than aging, seniors can be ‘superhuman’

Dan Metcalfe is the author of "Born Superhuman."

Dan began a new mission to prove that reinvention, recovery and even remarkable physical transformation are not just possible after 50, but often necessary.

Elizabeth Parsons reframes retirement as a graduation into more

Elizabeth Parsons is the author of "Encore: A High Achiever's Guide to Thriving in Retirement."

For Elizabeth, retirement is about the moment when experience finally catches up with intention. It ought to be the chapter of more, not less.

Kevin Kolbe pivoted from broadcasting to YouTube

Kevin Kolbe helps seasoned citizens to create their own YouTube channels with ease.

Kevin did not set out to reinvent himself after 50. He simply said yes to what emerged when something familiar ended.

At 72, Barbara Alpher hit the road to rediscover purpose and peace

Barbara Alpher as a Workamper at Custer State Park.

Barbara doesn’t measure her life in possessions or titles. She measures it by the people she’s helped and the experiences she’s had.

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