Now firmly entrenched in my seventies I find greater comfort in my routines. My desire for excitement is still there but on a day to day basis a routine gives me a focal point from which to measure progress and pleasure…whatever that means?
For those of you in my generation who feel the same or my legions of younger readers that wish to build a firm foundation for future retirement I share this as one possible course of action.
I awake very early, a carry-over from when I lived on the west coast and worked for Coastal Training, based in Virginia, three hours ahead of me. The first thing I do while still in bed is stretch and resolve to do something extraordinary this day; to make a difference in the world. I am then able to get another hour sleep, waking in time to eat and sit around the balance of the day.
This is the kind of life-affirming help not available to everyone. No charge for my friends.