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Reasonable Horses's avatar

Yes to no more clocks, calendars, and Zoom calls. A guy found out I was retired and said, “Retired people tell me they’re now busier than ever." I had to admit, "Nope. I don't have that problem.” God is good.

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Freebird's avatar

I always say I’m as busy as I want to be. 😂

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Kathleen Janoski's avatar

It just takes us longer to do stuff.

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Jamie's avatar

This is most definitely the truth 😂

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Willing Spirit's avatar

I think a lot of people are old enough to retire, but they can’t financially. More and more I hear them saying, ‘I have to work to have purpose in my life.’ ‘Or, retired people are busier than when they were working.’

I think they’re comforted by thinking that way. But it’s so sad, because retirement is so wonderful.

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Debra's avatar

I retired in 2021, my husband died in 2022, it's 2024 and I'm still figuring it all out day by day! But praise the Lord I am breathing and getting to read C&C every day! My heart breaks for those who still have to work at my age (70) and I give thanks to my Lord who meets my needs daily!

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annademo's avatar

I know some people who can't afford to retired even though they are in their 70's. It is sad that this Harris-Biden economy has ruined retirement for so many people.

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Peter GL's avatar

God forbid she wins!

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Willing Spirit's avatar

It has ruined so many lives. On Nextdoor, people are begging for help.

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Reasonable Horses's avatar

It is a blessing. In His goodness, God taught me the difference between wants and needs, woke me up to prepare for old age before it was too late, set me among good neighbors like you and our C&C peeps, and keeps pointing me to all kinds of interesting, up-lifting stuff to read and share. It is well with my soul. “I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances” (Philippians 4:11).

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T Kosse's avatar

Been retired 20 years. I always say, I have nothing to do and all day to do it. 😊

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Willing Spirit's avatar

From Calvin and Hobbes (Bill Watterson); “There’s never enough time to do all the nothing you want to do.” I feel this way, when I finally turn in late at night.

From my earliest years, I was pried out of bed around 5:00 a.m. My folks were very devout Pentecostal church goers and we probably averaged 5 nights a week of being out late. Sometimes very late. (We never missed a revival or any sort of meeting within driving distance- no matter how old and prone to flat tires and engine failures our old vehicle might be.)

This sleep deprivation lasted almost my entire adult life, what with a household of four children and a child-like husband to care for, while maintaining a career

So, my great joy now is to sleep until I awake naturally. And have nothing planned.

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FreeBird07's avatar

"child-like husband"....I have one of those....lol

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TB's avatar

Kind of makes me wish there was a "dislike" / "sadface" button to express my disapproval on behalf of husbands everywhere.

Guys, don't be a burden on your wives! 😱

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Reasonable Horses's avatar

And wives, be ye not burdens on your husbands : )

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Michael Framson's avatar

You've earned your joy and great that you share it. Thank you.

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Willing Spirit's avatar

Some say, “I did nothing today, and it took all day to do it.”

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Reasonable Horses's avatar

I was lucky to have time to decompress after the rat race and just chill. Something between boredom and a nagging sense of purpose stirred me up to get out and about, but I found a lot of very, very good people. It's like catching a second wind and not needing to run so hard.

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Debra's avatar

I choose my "yes's" and "no's" very wisely now! Praise the Lord for that!

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Margaret Allison's avatar

Retired 11 years come November 23 and loving every moment. I have been so busy but some days I just sit, read my Bible, devote, fix husband’s breakfast and mine. Then sit again if I want. Clean a room. Thankful for what the Lord helps me to do to encourage others each morning with a Scripture verse and picture. Life is worth living!

Thank you, Mr. Childers, again for news worth reading! I’m still amazed how peaceful RNC was compared to what DNC is by your reports!

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Pat Wetzel's avatar

Good for you. But I've taken a different route. I love learning and being engaged. So I created a podcast that's led to a book series that's led to speaking engagements. It's a passion project that is near and dear to my heart. Whatever spins your wheels, DO IT! Life is short; live it.

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Barnjai's avatar

Reasonable, your explanation is priceless! I'm retired and sometimes pretty busy but almost always I can still find time to take a nap or walk the dog or sit in the evening and read "Jeff." Like Freebird said, It's the freedom to be busy if I want to be.

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Reasonable Horses's avatar

Willing Spirit's comment reminded me that one of the best things in life is sleeping until I'm done.

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Roger Beal's avatar

God is so good to this retired guy, that He has placed before me as many hours of volunteer work as I can handle every week.

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