Profiles of people over 50 who have identified a purpose for their life, how they found it and what they do to pursue it.
“Discovering your purpose involves exploring what you dreamed about as a child and then contemplating what that dream would look like for you right now,” said Faye. “After that, it involves going to work to accomplish the dream.”
“Your dream doesn’t have to be something that’s going to take over your life. And you don’t need to have every detail worked out in advance to begin. You just need to take that first step to move forward.”
“You may not think you’re getting through to kids or having any impact at that the moment. But, later, you discover they really were listening and you’ve influenced the direction of their lives,” Eric said.
Michele discovered a lot of helpful information about America’s food supply, toxins in the environment and how they work to impact a person’s health. The situation went beyond genetically-modified organisms and confined animal feeding operations that attract a lot of media attention.
“When we sit idly and just go through the motions of life, God is often begging us to talk to him. Because I was comfortable, I didn’t approach God for that conversation and didn’t realize he had other things for me to do,” said Jim.
“Years ago, I heard a story about writing your own eulogy and imaging what you want people to say about you when you’re gone. Once you figure that out, then it’s a matter of working on becoming that person,” said Betty.
“When you think about it, 50, 60 and 70 are just numbers. You’re truly as old as you feel. If you have the passion to do something, then do it,” he explained. “Any hobby can be turned into an occupation.”
“Don’t put yourself in a box,” Al explained. “Maybe it’s a hobby or a job opportunity. But the two most enjoyable things I’ve done in my life are things I started after turning 50.”
Once they are free of their career responsibilities, the Clements want to make one or two RV trips to determine what they want to see first, then they’re going to support their lifestyle by Workamping.
If Jeff had to start over again, there is one thing he’d definitely do when launching his business. “I’d get out of my way a lot quicker and quit worrying about whether or not something was good enough,” he admitted. “I’d just get on with it.”