Your purpose is HOW, not WHAT

Does this sound familiar? After the honeymoon phase of retirement wears off, you start feeling like something is missing from your life. It’s not the money, or the work itself, but missing more of a sense of purpose.

It's not uncommon to feel this way. You might say that you need to “find your new purpose”. But, I’m going to challenge you to think about it differently.

An ADVERB not NOUN

Rather than looking to FIND your purpose, try committing to LIVE with purpose.

I used to consider purpose as something to pursue, like a job title or an award. But now I believe the true purpose is deeper and more personal than that. Purpose is a lifestyle, a way of being in the world where you fully engage with the present moment, which enables you to better recognize and make the most of every opportunity.

Your purpose isn’t any one specific activity or event. There are the lucky few who do discover a calling, a key purpose for which they were born - or that's our perception.

Most of us mere mortals, however, must live with purpose and the passions that come and go from our lives as we evolve from cycle to cycle.

So how can you live with purpose? The first step is to take the time to reflect on it. Do you know what truly matters to you, for YOUR fulfillment not the fulfillment or care of others? What inspires awe in you? What brings you joy? What are you passionate about?

What's in Your Next Decade?

Maybe you've always been interested in writing, but you never had the time to pursue it while you were working.
When you watch Facebook reels posted by the elephant sanctuary in Africa, something stirs you deeply. Or
Because your life was so transient in your working life, you now want to put down roots and be part of a strong community.

Whatever it might be, It's never too late to live with purpose and start living your best life.

If you're feeling lost or unfulfilled in your retirement, don't worry. Take time for yourself to reflect on what truly matters to you. Allow yourself this opportunity.

So much is different when you retire. Give yourself this grace. Then, allow yourself the time and freedom to explore what comes up. You'll be amazed at the difference it can make.

If you want to live with purpose and community in your life-after-career, block out April 27, 28, & 29 on your calendar.

The BW virtual 3-Day Women’s Circle & Workshop is for you.

More details coming mid-March 2023.

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