Retirement Talk for Boomers, Seniors, and Retirees

Thinking of moving to Mexico? Here are two examples of people who wanted something different. They moved to off-the-road places in Mexico: sun, beaches, surf, no automobiles, - paradise?

Traveling by plane can be more difficult as one gets older and as plane travel changes. Del talks of his recent journey to Mexico and the challenges and rewards.

Dealing with death and the promise of eternal happiness can effect our decisions in life. This story of a swami and enlightenment can shed light on this question.

Jackie Spinks shares her experience of telling the truth when it comes to religious preferences throughout life. Why should shame or guilt be associated with, "atheist"?

This is the first of a series dealing our concept of death and how that influences all the decisions of our life. Hopefully this story will lead you to consider your own deep thoughts concerning this matter that takes special meaning during the later stages of our life.

There are things we worry about when we are young and then there are things we worry about when we get older. Some are the same, but many are different. Jackie Spinks talks about worry and the role it has played in her life and her families.

Dick Smith finds that retirement allows time for reviewing and perfecting work skills that have been gained over a lifetime. It is also a time to pray at activities that one has always dreamed of.

Many of us feel some sense of guilt when we retire. We think we should be working; doing something productive with our lives. What is to be said of the person who just wants to sit back, enjoy a few years of relaxation and assume the position of just being?

At retirement we have the opportunity to review our lives in the records and memories of our extended families. This is a good time to dig out old family pictures and reconnect with former friends and relatives that have shared our lives.

Retirement may mean many more trips to the doctor. Sometimes we don't agree with the doctor's diagnosis and desire a second opinion. This example illustrates the importance of asserting ourselves when it comes to our health.

Retirement means that we must identify ourselves with the availability of a job title. The question, "Who are we?" becomes a bit more complicated. Friends can help in reflecting our new identity.

Jackie Spinks has lived over three quarters of a century. She concludes that life is not so bad as one grows older. Her gems of wisdom collected sparkle with humor.

The question of, "What do you do?" is asked many times of retired people. Here is an example of how very difficult it can be to honestly answer this question. Sometimes, "What we do", is not given to a short answer. We do many things.

Retirement affords us time for a consideration of our life. Sometimes the value of friends from the past can take on special meaning as we reflect on our time with them.

Retirement can bring many challenges to each of us. Dick Smith tells us of his manner of dealing with change by, "taking life as it comes".

Retiring at the same time as your spouse is often times seen as a problem - or a potential problem. Here is an example of how it seemed to have worked out very well.

Contentment with where you live and a desire for a change sometimes creates conflict for the retired. We could move if we wanted to. Or, we could stay where we are. Is it possible to do both. We have..

Road trips after retirement can sometimes lend insight into history, the present time, and one's own life. Dick Smith and his wife Linda Sutherland illustrate this beautifully in this story.

Considering retirement brings certain aspects of life and death into clear focus. It is important to come to grips with our own tenuous grip on life when considering retirement.

Now that you have decided to retire the decisions need to be made that will bring happiness into your life. What should those decisions be based upon?

On today's program I want to give you a couple of examples of the pursuit of happiness as I have experienced them. This is all in accordance with the Spinozian theory that was the topic our last program.

The importance of creating a happy environment for the family is the theme of Dick Smith's monologue. Retirement can offer time for special insights into this value.

Retirement can often times bring the choice of staying where you have been living for many years, or moving: relocating. Sometimes we are torn. We like it where we live, but - we are drawn by what we don't have; the old, "grass is always greener" trick.

Travel is high on the list of most recent retirees. "Road trip" is a favorite phrase. Hit the open road. "Wouldn't it be nice to just go out and turn the key and drive away from it all.

Developing a sense of place when moving to a new location can be a real challenge. Roy Ingham has moved twice since reaching age 65 and has made two such successful moves.