"IN LIFE, THE FIRST ACT
IS ALWAYS EXCITING.
BUT IT IS
- THE SECOND ACT -
THAT'S WHERE
THE DEPTH COMES IN"
Joyce Van Patten
The first act was filled with successes and accomplishments; how could life be better? But then something changes that causes, you to pivot- midlife, empty nest, widowed, divorced, or downsized.
Whatever the cause, it now becomes necessary to take a leap of faith and trust that there is still the possibility of more adventure and self-discovery coming your way.
And that is where "the depth" comes in. Now looking ahead, your second-act journey may very well kick the first act right to the curb!
In this community, please think of Second Act Inspiration as an aggregator of information - your personal library -where you can literally 'check out' resources on topics like aging, health, style, and more in order to gain new perspectives about women over 50 and beyond enjoying life.
Collectively, these second-to-none experiences provide valuable insight into self-discovery, thriving in midlife, and the inspiration for YOUR second act.
Have you ever noticed how easy it is to celebrate everyone else, yet how often we forget to celebrate ourselves? Reading “How to Have a Happy Birthday” made me realize that starting with celebrating my own birthday was a powerful way to honor myself, my age, my journey, and the woman I have become over the years... But what about the rest of the year? Shouldn’t finding ways to honor ourselves be something we do throughout the year, too?
Spring doesn’t just change the weather—it changes how we see what we’ve been tolerating. Over the past few weekends—between rainy spells here in New York—I’ve been cleaning windows, sorting papers, reorganizing, and starting a few seedlings. It’s physical work, yes—but also clarifying. There’s something about the act of clearing space that helps you see what’s no longer working.
Apparently, I’m not the only one...
In a world where the 9-5 grind reigns supreme, many of us find ourselves yearning for something more—a life filled with passion, purpose, and fulfilment. But breaking free from the monotony of the daily grind can seem like an insurmountable challenge. Yet, there is a simple yet powerful solution: devoting just two hours a day to building a life that transcends the ordinary.
In this article, we explore how embracing this practice can lead...
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