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Simple Witchery™'s avatar

That second half of life in the empty nest can be a real challenge but, YES, it can be joyful. Twenty years ago I was coaching/advising women to Get A (mid) Life! Living with Passion, Purpose and Pizzazz!

Now I focus on finding the wonder in ordinary moments.

Cindy Panetti Cyr's avatar

I love that, so often people don't recognize those ordinary moments which can be filled with magic. I like to reflect on ordinary moments because it tells me a lot about what I truly desire💜

Donna A Kaluzniak's avatar

Very inspiring, Cindy! I need to get more active on my bucket list items for sure. You gave me a little "kick!"

Cindy Panetti Cyr's avatar

I love reading this Donna! I can't wait to hear about your experiences!

Nancy Griffin's avatar

Great post, Cindy! I like how you laid out your experiences and research that sparked your offering and ideas of what’s to come.

I am now 77. My kids flew the coop long ago and my granddaughter is about to turn 21. I retired after I had a stroke in 2020 which prompted a whole new learning and growing process, things I plan to share in my writing. As long as you have breath, you always have opportunities to grow!

Cindy Panetti Cyr's avatar

Thanks Nancy -- I love that you are continuing to learn and grow -- and I couldn't agree more. It's never too late to start something new. I look forward to checking out your writing and appreciate you stopping by and commenting.

Karen Peckham's avatar

Being an empty nester myself--for a while now, this is inspiring. Enjoyed this!

Cindy Panetti Cyr's avatar

Thanks Karen! I've been an empty nester for a few years now myself. I'm so happy to hear this inspired you today!

Michael Glenn's avatar

I love the idea of designing how to LIVE the second half of your life! I think that’s going to help a lot of people.

Cindy Panetti Cyr's avatar

Thanks Michael! I've found it to really improve my life -- I hope it does help a lot of people.

Frank Cyr's avatar

Great article! Looking forward to your future posts!

Cindy Panetti Cyr's avatar

Thanks for your support! I look forward to writing them!

judie's avatar

I'm going to be a new empty nester and I've been panicking and crying about it. I hope it gets better for me

Cindy Panetti Cyr's avatar

It does get better! Rather then focusing on what you're missing, look forward to all the great new memories you'll make... there is much to celebrate knowing you raised a human and they are successfully out in the world! Yay you👏👏👏