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thinking styles

5/7/2022

For the first time today, I realized that one question I NEVER asked in career decision-making groups was: "What environments would maximize your thinking styles?"

noise

5/4/2022

The NOISE in my head:
My low-energy today might be the body's way of remembering my mother's death on May 4, 2013.

The joy is in the best of memories.

"I can't see the forest for the trees

4/28/2022

Metaphor: THE FOREST
Context: You can't see the forest for the trees means “to pay too much attention to details and not understand the general situation”.
As I continue to write about my personal discernment when it comes to generating income as a senior of 75 years of age, I'm aware of limiting thoughts and beliefs surfacing.

welcoming 'joy' in retirement

4/26/2022

I'm examining my beliefs about aging and earning through the work of Byron Katie. Her website is www.thework.com. Register, and an email with a link will arrive in your Inbox.
Note to Self: purchase her book "Loving What Is".

time is our greatest commodity

4/25/2022

I have 164 hours in a week. How I spend my time is a great indicator of lifestyle priorities and attention. Mapping out my usual routine alongside my dreams and aspirations illuminated adjustments were needed.
A pattern: that early morning prayers, learning, and conversation are generally the catalyst of the day.

creating 'joy'

4/23/2022

PRIORITIES - My relationship with my husband, an Enneagram Type 9 to my Type 1.
We believe that we are meant to be a sign of Christ's love.
We believe that we are called to bring each other to God.
We believe that we are called to build up the community of Christ here on earth. We believe that we are meant to give ourselves in service to God and humanity.

Service IN RETIREMENT

4/15/2022

Photo by Karen Atkinson (2021)

WHAT'S MY PURPOSE NOW?
I want to get paid to age.

A former career development professional should have no difficulty finding or creating fulfilling income-generating options, right? I'll outline the steps I'm taking:

thinking styles

noise

"I can't see the forest for the trees

welcoming 'joy' in retirement

time is our greatest commodity

creating 'joy'

Service IN RETIREMENT

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