Feedback from Subscribers of The Gap Year
Feedback from Subscribers of The Gap Year
Trish: My retirement after 36 years in ministry with the Church. I had gotten information that I was going to have me moved. I was getting tired of dealing with a lot of the leadership and I knew I had to go at age sixty or get worn down waiting for sixty-five. So, I danced out the door after a wonderful retirement celebration. Just to add that I have watched people hang in for a number of reasons. Most were miserable by the end.
Thank you for your influence on my ministry.-R
I wasn't prepared for my lay-off as a hospice chaplain in the fall. Especially with 2 more years of car payments to go, and after having moved for that position… I retired earlier than I had wished. Now, I am working part-time… I have had to work through some depression and anger about having to do this, but can not afford to live without going back to work at "something"… I am focusing on being grateful that I am at least physically able to do so, at the age of 70. Whenever I feel sorry for myself, I think of your mom. -F
Trish— Your Personal Prose is Powerful Tricia! Remember....'aging' has more to do with the 'Psycho' than the 'Soma'! After all these years (and I have you by ten) keep practicing those two powerful life-approach: "FANTASY & DENIAL"
Thank you so much for sharing your SpiritWorks posts! Invariably I find something that encourages me to think differently, feel better, approach life more positively. Knowing you personally, I’m especially fortunate and inspired. —L
This #12 Reflection was a surprise.After retirement, I had no intention. I was floundering. When I asked for a purpose my answer was children in Rwanda. My intention now is to live life to the fullest and be thankful for every day. That is what I want for you. Intention with a purpose. Love you. —Mom
Thank you for sharing your in-sites Trish.I so enjoyed this.—J
Good Morning Tricia! So good to hear from you! I understand your thoughts regarding purpose. After all, “It is in giving that we receive”. In doing what we can to help others I feel many of us support our belief and continued growth of our own personal purpose. At times I do feel, in particular with the work we devoted ourselves to literally for decades, a void. So, I look at the aspects of my life that would hopefully impact others in a positive way…
I do find purpose in volunteering. Being able to lend support and provide a break, distraction from the challenges these people are facing on a daily basis gives me a sense of purpose.
My church, a simple thing like helping an 89 year old friend get to Mass followed by a breakfast out. Providing transportation is so important because otherwise she would not be able to be there. The socialization is so important for her and I always seem to learn something from our conversations. This means the world to her. So, my purpose isn’t diminished, it is just different.—M