When
I retired we moved to a small town, a town I had always wanted to live in, and
I am happy to be here. However I found it difficult to settle down to being
retired, struggling with the feeling that I was being a dilettante, playing at
life. After a while I worked out that what I was missing was a Community
of Minds, being involved with a group of people able and willing to
discuss books, philosophy, politics, spirituality, the whole wonderful
world of ideas.
I
thought a blog would help to expand my life, the range of people I
communicate with and my writing skills. The internet is a marvellous tool
for each of these. So I decided to put myself out there and see how many
likeminded people I could meet. That’s not to say people who think the same as
me, just people who are prepared to think.
So
here I am with my first blog post, hoping to make contact with other of the
same ilk. I have lots of ideas on what I would like to include, sections
for people to contribute their writing, topics for discussion, book reviews,
and the opportunity for others to contribute their ideas. So please do – share
your ideas on additions to this blog or what you think about the possibility of
a Community of Minds.
Hi Jeanette
ReplyDeleteI love this idea and hope you get lots of feedback. I am yet to retire, although my husband and I are in the process of buying our retirement home in Kalbarri. Although my retirement, I am a teacher librarian, is a few years off I can imagine it may be hard to get used to, I will keep an eye on your blog.
Claire
Hi Claire - Thanks for that - good luck with your plans - just don't rush! Enjoy the Now.
DeleteJeanette