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by CNJ7654 2514 days ago
Wise words, although I would also count work as a blessing in itself. Having a real sense of purpose and usefulness in the world is important. Being forced out of the workforce by advanced aging must be rough
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Talking just from the perspective of having work that contributes to society (as opposed to the economic aspects of work) I think volunteering is a good idea.

There was a man at the church I grew up in who was seriously disabled in an industrial accident who volunteered 40 hours a week at the local library. Similarly my grandmother volunteered at a hospital into her 90s. In her case it actually saved her life when she had an aortic aneurysm that almost certainly would have killed her if she hadn't already been at the hospital when it happened!

If you only find purpose and usefulness through work then you are going to find it painful when it inevitably comes to an end.
I wonder if this is why meditation meetups skew to an aging demographic.
So true. Feels good to have hard won skills be utilized.
1) Not necessarily work, but something that drives you. A good hobby can be much more fulfilling than the work for money

2) Helping others is another thing that is incredibly rewarding, mentally at least.

If you can mix the two that’s great too. Creating a product and seeing people use it is an amazing feeling. Even if it’s not “perfect” and you’d love to have time to add another 10 features ;-)