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Letting go
guilt · Spirituality · transitions

Letting go

September 9, 2019November 4, 2019 maflake4 Comments

As I’m transitioning into retirement, I’m finding that the guilt baggage follows me. I wake up at night worrying about problems from my old job that are over and done with, things I should have done better or people I could have treated better. These demons love to cavort at night and to remind me of all my shortcomings and inadequacies.

Transitioning
Spirituality

Transitioning

August 23, 2019November 4, 2019 maflake4 Comments

Life is changing Under the Magnolia Tree! Now we have two retired folks living here and we have not killed each other yet, although there are days when we just keep out of each other's way.  Transitions are not always easy.  But despite the adjustments, I am loving retirement. I love the freedom and the time. I love that my… Continue reading Transitioning

New Traffic Pattern Ahead
Christianity · Spirituality

New Traffic Pattern Ahead

February 24, 2019November 4, 2019 maflake6 Comments

I turn 60 today, a milestone in many ways. Decade birthdays are always a time to reflect — at 30 I thought I was old (not), at 40 I thought I would quit worrying about what others thought (didn’t happen), at 50 I was finally starting to feel empowered. Conversely, 60 doesn’t feel old. Maybe… Continue reading New Traffic Pattern Ahead

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