-OZ-
Footballguy
The hardest two questions we should ask ourselves is what is our purpose, and how do we get in position to do it?
I think our “midlife” feelings are fairly common.
46 here, kids range from 20-8 and keep us busy. A few hobbies I enjoy and volunteer with the church youth group, took a trip to Costa Rica last year to help with an orphanage. I’m still seeking purpose.
Finally decided to do join a men’s retreat and I plan on doing more with our local triathlon club which I had started doing more last year.
I’ve admitted to my wife recently that I’m mildly jealous of her. Aside from the obvious “you’re married to me!”, she seems to have really found her purpose these last few years. She mentors parents of st Jude’s patients, tours hospitals twice a year to speak on behalf of parents and patients, helps with St Jude’s fundraisers, teaches preschool (pay is crap but she loves it and she values the service), and has developed a very strong support network.
That’s living the good life.
I think our “midlife” feelings are fairly common.
46 here, kids range from 20-8 and keep us busy. A few hobbies I enjoy and volunteer with the church youth group, took a trip to Costa Rica last year to help with an orphanage. I’m still seeking purpose.
Finally decided to do join a men’s retreat and I plan on doing more with our local triathlon club which I had started doing more last year.
I’ve admitted to my wife recently that I’m mildly jealous of her. Aside from the obvious “you’re married to me!”, she seems to have really found her purpose these last few years. She mentors parents of st Jude’s patients, tours hospitals twice a year to speak on behalf of parents and patients, helps with St Jude’s fundraisers, teaches preschool (pay is crap but she loves it and she values the service), and has developed a very strong support network.
That’s living the good life.
Last edited: