Beyond Recognition: Discovering Peace in One's Own Existence
Reflections - 2 Retirement is often portrayed as a period of rest—a well-deserved pause after a lifetime of dedicated work. But for those whose professions were more than just jobs—for those whose identity was deeply interwoven with being a doctor, teacher, or caregiver—retirement is not simply about stepping back. It is about stepping inward. However, retirement is not a mourning. It is not the slow fading of relevance, nor a quiet grief over being no longer needed. Rather, it is a conscious act: the setting of limits, especially financial ones, followed by a deliberate transition toward self-discovery. It is the moment when we decide we have saved enough, done enough, and now it is time to be enough. In this stillness, reflection deepens. And it is often during this phase that many choose to write their will. This act, though legal in form, is deeply emotional and existential in impact. It is not merely a record of assets—it is a mirror. It forces us to ask: What have...