Creston: Catching up with old friends

We spent an evening catching up with friends. Paul, 59, a retired computer programmer discussed his now 9 year retirement. “I’ve had fun, but I’m feeling restless. I need something more.”

Debbie, our good friend leaned in to say, “And he hasn’t been idle either, he has found grant money for after school programs for kids, and has been involved in helping the local community center organize various programs for all age levels. The whole community has benefited.”

“I also realize that I have inherited longevity genes,” Paul continued. “My parents are alive and well in their middle 80’s. I have an ample opportunity of 30 years of good health. I’m looking for something more.”

We asked, “Is there something that you have always wanted to do, but believed you weren’t smart enough, wealthy enough, young enough?”

“Ah, a good question, and one that I will ponder to see what shows up!” We agreed to meet again to consider the options that would wander into his consciousness now that he had agreed to allow these ideas to bubble up. For Hugh and I, it is great fun to watch people s-t-r-e-t-c-h and grow!