🎥 FRESH COURAGE in Retirement #1 - Welcome to Effortless Vitality!

Finding purpose, essence and fulfillment - Let's Explore the Possibilities.

Time is too slow for those who wait,
Too swift for those who fear,
Too long for those who grieve,
Too short for those who rejoice,
But for those who love,
time is Eternity.
Henry van Dyke (1852-1933)

#1 INTRODUCTION AND PREFACE

I wrote this book during the pandemic to help people think outside the box about what possibilities exist after retiring to find meaning and a new purpose.

Who tells us we need a New Purpose when we retire, anyway.

My retirement training from work was a one hour presentation about social security, tax considerations and that now was the time to spend what we've saved over the years. End of story!

A a Behavioral Scientist, this life change is a huge transition. It calls for Change Management! After 3 months, I started wondering 'how would I know if I was productive?' since there's no boss to please now!

I hosted over 50 podcasts of interesting seniors who had accomplished some amazing things. And in this book, I share with you some of their stories to inspire you with out-of-the-box possibilities to consider.

One of the podcasts was on COURAGE. It was hard to find someone to be a guest to talk about it. THIS IS A PROBLEM!

The phrase Fresh Courage comes from a Hallmark movie. The line was: 'when you go home from vacation, you often go home with fresh courage.' I KNEW this...I'd figured out that I had more gumption to fix things after going back to work after my vacation. And I love the unique freshness of the phrase. Its refreshing and lifts your curiosity, right?

Are you a newly retired single wondering what’s next? Feeling invisible, stuck, or unsure how to enjoy this new chapter?

🦋 You’re not alone — and you’re in the right place.
I’m here to help you rediscover your spark — that inner light that makes you feel alive, visible, and full of purpose again. Through stories, tools, and my 90-day transformation program Discover Your Spark, you’ll learn how to shine (without overwhelming your friends or family 😉).

✨ This isn’t about “staying busy” — it’s about feeling free, creative, connected, and truly YOU.
Whether you’re feeling lonely, starting over after loss, or just ready to feel good again, this channel is your invitation to live from the heart and sparkle — effortlessly.

👉 Hit subscribe and let’s begin your next, best chapter — together. 🦋
💖 It’s your time to shine.