Your post prompted a long conversation with my wife. The core goals in my life, the ones I had to have to have felt like I mattered, are met: successful, independent children; a thriving marriage. I have enough. Now it’s about seeking deeper pleasures, like Sharon describes: healthy body, active mind, deepening friendships. And the long, slow work of getting better as a writer.
Ahh I love that it prompted a discussion and reflection with your wife! That’s awesome. I’m heading in the same direction. Preserving the mind, body, and spirit. Though every now and then I still get caught up in the hamster wheel... Thank you for sharing.
That’s amazing! I too wanted to write when young then abandoned the idea in my twenties in favor of making money. I just became obsessed with money, now that I’m in a better place, I’ve returned to writing. Love reading your Substack too! Glad you’re writing again also!
And I love the goal of younger friends too. I’ve thought I needed a younger accountant, haha but I’ve never applied this thinking to friends. I like that.
Classic mid-life crisis questions! Own it baby 😎😎😎
👏👏👏👏🤲🤲 my feelings exactly!
Your post prompted a long conversation with my wife. The core goals in my life, the ones I had to have to have felt like I mattered, are met: successful, independent children; a thriving marriage. I have enough. Now it’s about seeking deeper pleasures, like Sharon describes: healthy body, active mind, deepening friendships. And the long, slow work of getting better as a writer.
Ahh I love that it prompted a discussion and reflection with your wife! That’s awesome. I’m heading in the same direction. Preserving the mind, body, and spirit. Though every now and then I still get caught up in the hamster wheel... Thank you for sharing.
That’s amazing! I too wanted to write when young then abandoned the idea in my twenties in favor of making money. I just became obsessed with money, now that I’m in a better place, I’ve returned to writing. Love reading your Substack too! Glad you’re writing again also!
And I love the goal of younger friends too. I’ve thought I needed a younger accountant, haha but I’ve never applied this thinking to friends. I like that.
Love these goals and your wisdom! Thank you for sharing. Feel like we have almost the same hopes and dreams despite our age difference.