
This post–40 Regrets You Don’t Want to Have in 40 Years–is a lot to digest, so I actually read this in two stages.
But there is still plenty of material for us later-years folks to consider here.
This post–40 Regrets You Don’t Want to Have in 40 Years–is a lot to digest, so I actually read this in two stages.
But there is still plenty of material for us later-years folks to consider here.
I’ve posted about Derek Sivers on my other blog, but a number of his messages speak to us folks in this ‘next chapter’.
In her book Walking in This World, Julia Cameron writes of the value of doing “something that delights you for no apparent reason.”
Other highlights from her The Artist’s Way post:
Here’s a recent example of my doing “something that delighted me for no apparent reason”.
** Question: When is the last time you just shrugged and said to yourself, “Why not?”. **
A link to an excerpt from the book The Art of Innovation
Other thoughts on breaking rules…
Breaking the Rules: An Innovation Tool
The Rules to Breaking the Rules [Fast Company]
The other night in bed, I read a news clipping [yes, on real newsprint!] about decluttering.
Good info and a relevant story.
But I foolishly scanned the flip side–a depressing rundown of Russia’s increasing influence in American politics.
When I finished, I turned out the light and settled in under the covers.
My eyes closed…and opened.
I was churning, unsettled.
I knew what I had to do.
Flick on the light and read from Jim Gaffigan’s book, Food: A Love Story.
Excerpt:
“Eating fries without salt feels like a sacrifice. What am I, a pioneer? When I have to eat unsalted fries, I often feel like I should be a contestant on Survivor, or something.”
Okay, now I was ready to sleep.
HAPPY NEW YEAR TO YOU ALL!
I have two of Jill Badonsky’s books: The Awe-manac and The Muse Is In
Until tonight, I had not opened this newsletter. My wife had forwarded it to me the same month I left my job almost two years ago. Just one of those emails that slipped by.
I hope the quote nudges my fellow retirees forward in your creative pursuits. [Note: I posted this in my other blog –the mark of a good quote.]
If you believe it’s time to give that creative calling inside of you a shot, honor it in some really small way today.
Start by asking “What do I love about my creative passion?” and “What one really small thing I can do to get started?”
Just asking these questions, even without having an answer, will begin to shift your energy toward the thoughts and actions that make it easier to get to your passion.
Once you light that fire, you will shine so brightly, there’s a chance one or two souls will stop their bickering and be inspired to do the same–you will be a catalyst of creative passion. — Jill Badonsky