However, just a couple of days ago I received an email totally out of the blue, the contents of which, if it materialises positively, will bring a closure on that area of my life.
As stated, it’s been a while since I entered into a season of personal change.
I did feel that was going to happen anyway and I remember sharing that in a blog post, so there have been no surprises.
Change happens but what we should see, rather than doors close which can be a negative way of looking at it sometimes, is the positive angle that new ones open.
That’s the view I’ve taken as I’ve embraced change in my life.
It’s strange feeling that sense of change. We always strive for a time when we can retire and have the freedom to choose our own things to do…. But when it comes we question our own value and purpose. I suppose that’s natural. Hope you continue to enjoy your transition Stewart.
Hello, Matt. I guess it’s different for everyone but I’ve never had any of those issues.
I first went semi-retired in my forties and was only tempted back to full-time by the offer of working in football.
I loved semi-retirement back then, I love it now and the decade of football sandwiched in the middle was pretty decent as well!
The only issue now is finance, as the travel alone means it’s not economically viable to live In Staffordshire and work in Wales.
In the meantime it’s not a problem, just something that needs to be worked through in due course.