Creating a Spiritual Retirement: A Guide to the Unseen Possibilities in Our Lives

by Molly Srode

Discover how retirement can lead to new spiritual possibilities. What now? Where do I go from here? In many parts of the world, retirement from the daily workforce is a door you walk through in order to discover your soul. In the last third of life, it is an opportunity to focus on the goals that are most important to you. Creating a Spiritual Retirement invites you to examine your spiritual life and explore ways of making it more meaningful, from three different This unusual "guidebook" helps you deepen your relationship with the unseen but no less real presence of spirit in your life. Each chapter focuses on a particular idea for consideration from a spiritual point of view, and concludes with a reflection and questions designed to help you explore your thoughts during this important time in life. "Retirement can be a time rich in understanding of ourselves and others. It is a time to gather the wisdom we have gained through the years and make it our own. It is a time to take care of unfinished business. It is a time to look beyond the surface of our lives to the deeper inner meaning that is a part of each of us. It is truly a time to connect with our own inner spirit or soul and with the Great Spirit that animates all life."
―from the Introduction Supportive, insightful and inspiring, Creating a Spiritual Retirement will help you make the next stage in your life a meaningful one.

Genres: Spirituality

208 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2003

Reviews

[K. · Rating 4 out of 5]

Nice little bedside book of observances on exploring one's feelings about life post career from a spiritual sense. Nothing particularly profound for me or new, per se, but I enjoyed it for its comforting, confirming and practical wisdom from a career nun with expanded perspectives. Her Reflection poems and thought provoking questions summarizing each brief chapter were my favorite making this perfect for my nightstand, reading one or two chapters to sleep on.

[Laurie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Excellent book about retirement.

[Renae Hesselink · Rating 5 out of 5]

So many things to think about and take action. A very fast read and each chapter gives you take action items.

[Francine Apollo · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a good book to read before retirement or as you settle into your next stage of life.

I thought it was clear, easy reading. It contains inspiring chapters and reflections regardless of your religious background.

I can also see it easily being used as the backdrop for a retreat series.

Highly recommended.