I, too, still fall into the trap of trying to answer the rand question. It feels smart. However, I’ve concluded that the idea of being right is delusional. Instead, I choose to approach decisions as choices with consequences
Imagine embracing the freedom of retirement - where the pressure of obligations fades, and meaningful moments and passions take center stage. To really live!
In a world that emphasises the skills typically associated with youth – innovation, speed and ingenious problem-solving – we can easily overlook the slower, more deliberate advantage that comes with age and experience: the impact of wisdom.
We now know that fire is necessary for the survival of many species, but too frequent fires can also endanger them.
Similarly, difficult times of loss or challenge can be times of reflection, rebirth, and reconnection in our lives.
But just as frequent fires can destroy fynbos, frequent hardship can also destroy us
Helping children to navitage life in their mid-twenties is difficult. Many thought, by now, we would have successfully launched adults into the world. Yet, somehow, we are still in the thick of it, helping them navigate early adulthood
We remain sceptical. And we have reason to be. We’ve been burned.
Our scepticism, while understandable, can sometimes stand in the way of progress, too.