Thank you for this look at alternate realities, Judy. There are so many roads each of us can take, although from this vantage point, that’s more apparent to me now than it was when I was in college a half century ago, and options were more limited for women. That said, if I had to choose again, I don’t think I would choose differently. I am frankly surprised by how many our age are not asking these questions, but are content simply to be retired and taking care of their own needs and that of their families. Sometimes I feel almost alone in seeking something more. Thanks to writers like you, I know I’m not.
Would I choose differently? I think I would, but as I said, God is the ultimate architect of our lives. Thankfully! Sometimes I wish I had become a sociologist so I would know how to find out how many retirees consider what to do in this phase of life and how many never thought about it. But, then I wouldn’t be in a position to wonder about questions like that. As you said, there are many paths we could each take. I’m glad our paths crossed! Thank you, Maggie!
As always very thought provoking in the realm of the eternal debate of free will. I went back and reread your earlier blog post on career do overs and caught your curiosity about the Bible containing career advice.
I just had to google!!! Found some interesting references, especially this one: In Colossians 3:23-24, we're told, “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters,
Yes, that is a great verse for those of us who are attempting to work long after retirement. In fact, in retirement we have to opportunity to work for the Lord and not for human masters. I believe God smiles when we apply ourselves to our work, whatever it may be. Thanks, as always, Judi!
"Somehow, God gets us where he wants us and allows us to make our own decisions." This is reassuring in a season where I'm struggling to make the "best choice."
Thank you for this look at alternate realities, Judy. There are so many roads each of us can take, although from this vantage point, that’s more apparent to me now than it was when I was in college a half century ago, and options were more limited for women. That said, if I had to choose again, I don’t think I would choose differently. I am frankly surprised by how many our age are not asking these questions, but are content simply to be retired and taking care of their own needs and that of their families. Sometimes I feel almost alone in seeking something more. Thanks to writers like you, I know I’m not.
Would I choose differently? I think I would, but as I said, God is the ultimate architect of our lives. Thankfully! Sometimes I wish I had become a sociologist so I would know how to find out how many retirees consider what to do in this phase of life and how many never thought about it. But, then I wouldn’t be in a position to wonder about questions like that. As you said, there are many paths we could each take. I’m glad our paths crossed! Thank you, Maggie!
As always very thought provoking in the realm of the eternal debate of free will. I went back and reread your earlier blog post on career do overs and caught your curiosity about the Bible containing career advice.
I just had to google!!! Found some interesting references, especially this one: In Colossians 3:23-24, we're told, “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters,
Yes, that is a great verse for those of us who are attempting to work long after retirement. In fact, in retirement we have to opportunity to work for the Lord and not for human masters. I believe God smiles when we apply ourselves to our work, whatever it may be. Thanks, as always, Judi!
"Somehow, God gets us where he wants us and allows us to make our own decisions." This is reassuring in a season where I'm struggling to make the "best choice."