"IN LIFE, THE FIRST ACT
IS ALWAYS EXCITING.
BUT IT IS
- THE SECOND ACT -
THAT'S WHERE
THE DEPTH COMES IN"
Joyce Van Patten
You've achieved so much in your first act: career milestones, raising a family, and nurturing relationships. But now, something's shifted. It could be retirement, an empty nest, loss, divorce, or a career change. Suddenly, you're asking: What's next for me?
Today is the moment that calls for a leap of faith. When you stop looking back and start imagining what else is possible. You're just getting started; you haven't finished yet!
Consider this your safe space, a place where you are supported as you discover what’s next. Whether you are seeking purpose, connection, personal growth, or simply more joy in your daily life, you will find it here. Here’s how we support you:
Second Act Inspiration is your personal resource library, your supportive community, and your creative spark. So go ahead and embrace the freedom, and
excitement of your second act.
Because that is where the depth comes in, and looking ahead, your second act may very well kick the first act to the curb. This could be your most powerful chapter yet!
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I meet people like this every semester at Westchester Community College, where I’ve been teaching writing courses since 2018. One course especially close to my heart is Introduction to Journaling. That’s where I see...
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