Great idea. It’s something one might also do a lot earlier, like at 10 or 20 years after starting adulthood. It would give more time to reap the benefits if that self reflection.
Scrapbooks and writing poems or stories about you life and those of your family and ancestors can be a really life affirming examination. Writing on my substack page, Ring Around the Basin, motivates me to use life stories on a regular basis.
I can't say that I've done this for my personal life--at least, not yet--but I remember the day that, as I put my resume together, I retrospectively realized that my career list read like an actual path, which had been totally haphazard as it was happening.
I love the conclusion you and your wife arrived at. It's a wonderful undertaking to do together...quite different in its implications from doing it alone.
I often feel that my life isn't the life I intended for myself before I came into this earthly realm and I blame that on ...my Mother...(kinda of joking)
Great idea. It’s something one might also do a lot earlier, like at 10 or 20 years after starting adulthood. It would give more time to reap the benefits if that self reflection.
True. But introspection doesn't come easily for everyone.
This is such a great idea and something I’ve been pondering lately as I try to figure out what to do with the rest of my life!
Congrats on 50 years! I love the idea of a life review in advance of a big milestone.
Scrapbooks and writing poems or stories about you life and those of your family and ancestors can be a really life affirming examination. Writing on my substack page, Ring Around the Basin, motivates me to use life stories on a regular basis.
I can't say that I've done this for my personal life--at least, not yet--but I remember the day that, as I put my resume together, I retrospectively realized that my career list read like an actual path, which had been totally haphazard as it was happening.
Such an important topic! Cudos to you for approaching it. 🧐🧐🧐
Thanks, Wayne. Really enjoyed your celebration of all things tomato.
Of course you already know eating nice heirloom tomatoes 🍅 🍅🍅 helps you live with purpose and joy, don’t cha’?
I love the conclusion you and your wife arrived at. It's a wonderful undertaking to do together...quite different in its implications from doing it alone.
Thanks, Susie.
I often feel that my life isn't the life I intended for myself before I came into this earthly realm and I blame that on ...my Mother...(kinda of joking)
But hopefully you reserve the right to change your mind.
yes of course though it's complicated!
What a wonderful idea for a 50th Anniversary project.