Being boring doesn’t mean not fully alive or passionate about what is important. It’s about leading a happy, low-key life enjoying the moment and people in it. It’s anti-chaos, anti-drama.
I just retired at the end of August and moved at the same time, and I’m finally starting to feel settled. I am doing what I want when I want and I’m enjoyed every minute of it. I’ve started volunteering at my library and if I should start to get bored, I’ll find other things to do. :)
LOL it doesn't sound boring at all, so I guess it depends on your definition of boring. One of my favorite authors, Diane Ackerman (Natural History of the Senses), talks about how our bodies require startling and occasional surprises to stay healthy. She calls it being startled awake and I have to say I agree. That doesn't mean you have to risk your life, but if life was the same day in and day out I suspect it would become dull because the mind needs stimulation and something to chew on.
My life is active and one of service to people who need some TLC; my husband says “put it on the calendar!” --so he’ll know where I am (and if will have to fix his dinner). 😂
I just retired at the end of August and moved at the same time, and I’m finally starting to feel settled. I am doing what I want when I want and I’m enjoyed every minute of it. I’ve started volunteering at my library and if I should start to get bored, I’ll find other things to do. :)
It’s wonderful to decide what you want to do after years of working, isn’t it? Enjoy your retirement, Gayla!
LOL it doesn't sound boring at all, so I guess it depends on your definition of boring. One of my favorite authors, Diane Ackerman (Natural History of the Senses), talks about how our bodies require startling and occasional surprises to stay healthy. She calls it being startled awake and I have to say I agree. That doesn't mean you have to risk your life, but if life was the same day in and day out I suspect it would become dull because the mind needs stimulation and something to chew on.
My life is active and one of service to people who need some TLC; my husband says “put it on the calendar!” --so he’ll know where I am (and if will have to fix his dinner). 😂
I rest my case ;-)
Ssshhh.
Sounds like contentment with the life you have, Diane, and that's a state some folks never experience. Congratulations!
I’m very fortunate!
You are!😊