Word tribute: inspired

in·spired

inˈspī(ə)rd/

adjective

Of extraordinary quality, as if arising from some external creative impulse.

This is an interesting time of my life. I’ve entered retirement. While I’m still young enough to enjoy this new adventure.

But according to Ernest Hemingway, “Retirement is the ugliest word in the language.” To many, it has such negative connotations: old, worn out, past your prime, unproductive, ceasing work, elderly, resigned, quitting, giving up.

Nope. For me, I’m inspired, not retired.

Word tribute: gratitude

grat·i·tude

ɡradəˌt(y)o͞od/

noun

The quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation for and to return kindness.

Thank you Marc for writing 12 Little Known Laws of Gratitude (That Will Change your Life).

And thank you Heather for finding it.