Terry’s Thoughts: a blog about self-awareness during the retirement phase of life, what I am calling the Encore Phase

  • Reflections

    Reflections

    Hello and Good Day… hope You are doing well today -and- Thanks for stopping by ‘Terry’s Thoughts.‘ There are many articles/publications on the subject of retirement by the experts. Several of the experts reference there are various phases of retirement. Dr. Riley Moynes addresses his 4 phases of retirement as; (1) Vacation, (2) Lost, (3)…

  • What’s Next..  What Am I Going To Do Today?

    What’s Next.. What Am I Going To Do Today?

    Hello and Welcome Back, (or if visiting for the first time, Thank You for stopping by to check-out ‘Terry’s Thoughts.’ ) Beginning a new day without an already full day of double/ triple booked meetings, conference calls, hundreds of emails, etc. as is the norm during our corporate lives, is a really, really good feeling……

  • Where does the time go… it does not slow down in our retirement.

    Where does the time go… it does not slow down in our retirement.

    Hello and Good Day. I greatly appreciate you stopping by to check out my blog and read my thoughts! When we call it a night we so anticipate waking up the following morning. Maybe, if you are like me, you may take some time to reflect upon your day. I must admit, when I was…

  • Balance and Meaningful Longevity

    Balance and Meaningful Longevity

    As we march through our years growing up/maturing, we are aware of our purpose, goals, aspirations and responsibilities. These were all right in front of us. For me, it was starting a new life with my wonderful Wife, (Denise), and our plans to have a Family; which we were blessed with two amazing Children, (…

  • “It’s a new dawn, It’s a new day…and I’m feeling good”

    “It’s a new dawn, It’s a new day…and I’m feeling good”

    I am beginning the second year of the retirement phase of my life, which by the way I am referencing as the ‘Encore’ phase not retirement; I will address this in a future writing. This verse from Nina Simone is apropos. I must admit, transitioning to this phase of life was not as easy as…

Never quit searching. Never settle. Never give up seeking your purpose.