The latest newsletter from Stanford’s Longevity project has an article on mastering life transitions at any age.
I pulled this quote from the article because it spoke to me on so many of the the levels of what I’ve been reading and thinking about:
a well-balanced life has three ingredients, which he calls the ABCs of meaning.
A is Agency — what we do, make, build or create; often that’s through work.
B is Belonging — your relationships, family, colleagues and friends.
C is a Cause — a calling, purpose or something higher than yourself.
It’s a short article, but it gives you some deep material to ponder. If you read it, let me know what you think.
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I read it but don’t really relate at this point in my life. I’m plumb out of “reinventions” at 89. I’ve already waved goodbye to Agency (primarily work) and most of the volunteering (cat rescue/rehoming) I once did–which kind of means buh-bye to Cause, as well. As a lifelong introvert, I’m not big on Belonging. So, there it is. Guess I won’t be “mastering” transitions very skillfully. . .
I’m still involved with political issues, so maybe Cause still lives to a point.
From what I see and read, I disagree with your opinion of yourself. Living to be 89 years old is a BIG deal to celebrate. You’ve done a whole lot of living and mastering life to get to that point. So many others don’t.
You have agency–you are still doing the work of caring for yourself, your husband, your home, your involvement in politics.
You belong to your husband, your neighborhood, your local community, and even to me. I enjoy reading your comments and keeping in touch.
What is higher than yourself? Staying in contact. Taking care of a home and husband. You are very independent and that’s a high cause.
My advice? Celebrate your life. Do things that make you happy and feel good. Give yourself a pat on the back every day that you have done it again. And look forward.
The article had some excellent ideas to ponder.