Elf-help for a Happy Retirement
Abbey Press
Foreword
Many of us define ourselves—who we are—by “what we do for a living,” or “what we used to do.” But the truth is that when we retire, we are still the same people we always were; we don’t need to feel as though we are surrendering our very selves. It is only our circumstances that have changed.
Preparing for, adapting to, and making the most of these new circumstances is what Elf-help for a Happy Retirement is all about. Author Ted O’Neal and illustrator R. W. Alley offer provocative and practical pointers on topics ranging from how to stay active, to how to keep growing, and where to turn in times of stress or fear or loss.
In the end, the message rings through loud and clear: No matter the circumstances, this is a time for new beginnings.
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Congratulations! You have reached a milestone that proclaims accomplishment, achievement, arrival—and possibility.
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It is time to recognize that your past is invaluable, and your future is precious. But don’t forget your present. Now is sacred time, too.
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