This Thing Called Retirement Is Bruising My Ego

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 I’m not sure I like retirement to well. Yes, I can write or program my internet radio station and YouTube channel as I wait, hopefully for some return one day.

I will never see a five-ton delivery vehicle or stand at a butcher counter gleefully serving customers. Even those in the journalism profession walk a different path than the one I am taking. My life once again is shifting into a new dimension, and laughably, one I did not realize would come around so quickly. With all the debilitating injuries, including the last head injury, I mainly see people turn their heads and look the other way.

With my book about Father Joe and Our Place Community of Hope nearing completion for publication, I’m left to puzzle where to turn to next. Karen, my partner of nearly forty years, is unable to find the appropriate words to resolve this situation. She encourages me to continue with my projects — stories, videos, and radio stations — assuring me that eventually something meaningful will result. While these activities keep me engaged, they have not yielded any financial compensation so far

.I am considering launching a magazine focused on addressing issues relevant to seniors and providing practical guidance for daily living in retirement. These topics are not widely recognized, and I have found that navigating the complexities of retirement can be more challenging than any previous professional experience.

It is clear that this circumstance was unforeseen. While I can recognize certain positive aspects of retirement, I also experience a degree of apprehension and uncertainty about the various responsibilities I must now manage, particularly in light of my personal goals. My tendency remains towards comprehensive and strategic thinking rather than focusing on immediate tasks. As the routine pace of daily life slows and idle periods become more frequent, I find myself reflecting on the energy of my earlier years and the desire to maintain that vitality moving forward.

It’s obvious this road has been rougher than I expected; hopefully, after a few challenges and my ego getting knocked down a peg, I’ll have a better sense of direction. Then, Karen and I can move forward together, whatever the ultimate plan may be.


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