Reflection #9 The Rite of Spring
The Gap Year: Navigating Life After Retirement Reflection #9 The Rite of Spring “Thank God for the things I do not own.” –Teresa of Avila It is still chilly...
Sunday's Feedback and Comments
The Gap Year Reflections Feedback My thanks to you who send me your thoughts and reflections. Here are a few: Tricia, I think sharing feedback that you get...
Reflection #8 Identity Lost and Found
Reflection # 8 Identity Lost and Found “Dare to declare who you are.” —Hildegard of Bingen I don’t think anything hurt me more upon retirement than losing...
Labyrinth Facilitator Training June 15, 2024
Labyrinth Facilitator Training Become a certified labyrinth facilitator and learn how to unlock the spiritual practice of the labyrinth. When: Saturday June...
Reflection #7 Hauntings
Reflection #7 Hauntings “What peace can we hope to find elsewhere if we have none within us.” –Teresa of Avila I have nights when I awaken replaying, then...
A More Personal Request of You
What do tape, buttons, glue sticks, and baby clothing newborn - 3T have in common? These are items I am gathering to take with me to Mama Arlene and the...
Reflection # 6: What Now?
Navigating Life After Retirement Reflection #6 What Now? It’s been months now and still, I feel, a keen sense of disquiet. Now what? How will I spend the...
Reflection #5 Recontextualizing Life
The Gap Year: Navigating Life After Retirement Reflection #5 Recontextualizing Life As I said in the last reflection, I am striving to recontextualize my...
Reflection #4. Life Review
Reflection #4 Life Review “Let nothing disturb thee, let nothing affright thee. All things are passing. Patience obtains all things.” –Teresa of Avila...
Reflection #3 The Next Chapter
Reflection #3 The Next Chapter “Let us remember that within us there is a palace of immense magnificence.” –Teresa of Avila Here I sit coffee mug in hand at...
Reflection #2 Life in Chapters
Reflection #2 Life in Chapters “Every part of the journey is of importance to the whole”. –Teresa of Avila When my life falls apart, or stark changes befall...
Reflection #1 What's Next?
The Gap Year: Navigating Life After Retirement Patricia D. Brown Reflection #1 What’s Next? “All shall be well, and all shall be well and all manner of...
The Gap Year: Navigating Life After Retirement - Introduction
The Gap Year: Navigating Life After Retirement OR Considering Retirement... (If you are not in this category, would you please take a moment to send it on to...