I have discovered that one of the great benefits of retirement is the chance to slow down. We rush through our lives without taking the time to evaluate all the activity or our involvement in them.
Furthermore we don’t take the time to evaluate ourselves, asking questions like;
Am I the person I want to be? If not, what’s keeping me from being that person?
What is my purpose? Do all these activities lead me to fulfilling that purpose?
What do I want to accomplish in my life? How far along am I in accomplishing these goals? Are these even worthy goals to seek?
What do I want for my family? Am I helping them get there?
If we don’t take time away from our busyness to think about these things, how are we ever going to get any answers or direction.
Retirement has given me the space and time to think about these things and more. However, now many opportunities have been missed to get the answers I needed and do something about it. I trust that you will not make the same mistake. I hope you will slow down and evaluate your deeper life.
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.” Proverbs 3:5-6 ESV
Reluctant Retiree 