audreyh1
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FWIW I was certainly one of those people who was too busy working to do more than tentatively sketch out what I would do when retired. I recognized that work drained most of my creative energy, and so I realized that I was going to have to wait until I retired to really develop my life. I knew there were a bunch of things I was interested in exploring once I had the time, but beyond that it was hazy.
So, while working, I gave myself permission to not try to figure everything out ahead of time. I decided that I could go on faith that once I retired, I would have the time and energy to "figure it all out" and that if I spent the first year or two floundering somewhat - that was OK too! In fact, to use the first year or two to experiment and learn. I figured I also just needed time to "decompress" - and sure enough!
And it all did indeed work out - and beautifully. Trying to figure it all out ahead of time would have been a waste of time and energy as what we ended up as our lifestyle was far beyond what we ever imagined. I guess that means it's more of a "process" which I suppose is what all the wise people have tried to tell us for millennia anyway.
Audrey
So, while working, I gave myself permission to not try to figure everything out ahead of time. I decided that I could go on faith that once I retired, I would have the time and energy to "figure it all out" and that if I spent the first year or two floundering somewhat - that was OK too! In fact, to use the first year or two to experiment and learn. I figured I also just needed time to "decompress" - and sure enough!
And it all did indeed work out - and beautifully. Trying to figure it all out ahead of time would have been a waste of time and energy as what we ended up as our lifestyle was far beyond what we ever imagined. I guess that means it's more of a "process" which I suppose is what all the wise people have tried to tell us for millennia anyway.
Audrey