Do you ever feel that life is passing you by?

Sorry you are feeling like that Stereo.
That is why I haven't retired.
I suggest you find something to fill your days with interest.
Whether it's volunteering, or a hobby, or something.

I am surprised to hear this since you travel all time in your motorhome.

no, I hope to go sliding sideways to my grave, clothes ripped to pieces yelling that was one hell of a ride

Now that you have more time on your hands, perhaps you are thinking too much. Or overthinking things. After all, idleness is the devil's workshop. It doesn't take him long to step in and try to depress us. But you have so many talents and have helped so many people, I'm certain you can find something to do and when we help people, it definitely blesses us a thousand times more. And believe it or not, men around your age, do go through a hormonal change, just like women do, so maybe this is what you are experiencing as well. It is a change of life. Almost like a self inventory that we go through, but not to worry. You have plenty of life in you and much more that you can do for the Lord. You are very much needed, wanted, and valuable. Your life now serves as much purpose as it always has. Nothing is lost.❤🤗

Many of my retired friends say the same thing after a couple years. Some were avid golfers who no longer even enjoy golfing after over doing it. I have one friend who is busier now after retirement than before. He's loving it. I have another who sold his business but stays to continue and sell to his past clients on behalf of the new owner.

Correct me if I'm wrong, but you're also dealing with your wife's health issues. I'm doing the same on an epic scale. I know from personal experience just how devastating that can be. You made all these plans and even though you have the means to deliver on them, it's just not happening.

I'm working. I own three businesses and sometimes I think I must be insane. But I can tell you life is definitely not passing me by. It's stopping at my place, taking a giant dump on my head and then moving on while flipping me off. And that's giving me the motivation to wake up, get out on the field and kick some ass.

You play the hand you're dealt. You just have to play them well. The best to you and your family.

No I feel like I’m more involved in everyday life now than when I was working full time
I spend more time with family and grandkids
I volunteer at Habitat for Humanity
I attend city council meetings
I attend and volunteer at Little League games
Just completed a food drive
Things I didn’t have time to do before

I used to but now if i want to do something i book it and do it. I have worked hard and don't have many commitments so what can stop me? No one knows whats round the corner so enjoy life while you can.

Yes, I feel like I am just wasting away working for nothing.

I sometimes wonder if it is. Other people talk and it sounds like I should be doing more and it will make me doubt. But to be honest, I am just as happy here with my quiet little explorations as anywhere else. There’s something to love about every day, so I suppose I could go see more and do more, but I don’t think it’s passing me by if I’m loving the moments as they go.

Doesnt matter what I do in life, or what I dont, or even if I dont do anything at all in some moments while aging...... In any case, life and I take it together for which Im very grateful..

🤗🤗💖🤗

Yes. The biggest lie we tell ours is I have time.

Nothing is more frightening to me than the prospect of waking up one day with no responsibilities or purpose in my life .

I feel like this and have done most of my life especially since I'm not the most popular person.
I find that I'm always on the back end of things.
But once I start working again things can start to change a little more.

I don't like being in all the time and dipping into my savings isn't fun...
All I can say is when circumstances aren't the best we have to cut back.
And unfortunately it can feel like punishment especially when it's longer than you expected.


Things will pick up again. And if not you have a great home invite some folks round....

Time Fly's , the older you are the faster time goes by , so you talk about stuff from 35 yrs ago

Yesterday, as my wife had her treatment, I was reading Scott Stiiiman’s “Nature’s Silent Message”. To paraphrase, “Freedom is a myth. We believe that in our youth if we work hard enough, save enough, and the market doesn’t crash we can retire. Then we can do as we please, make our own schedule, live by our rules.” It seems we worked for freedom only to lose it to age.

get out there and smell the roses

If [i]some[/i] bits of it pass me by, I feel very fortunate. However, I do understand your issues.

You bought that big RV and you thought you would be out travelling the country, having massive amounts of fun and adventure, but your home life situation almost always says, "No." Now you feel trapped in the house where you don't want to be. It's a sad situation.

I still say that you should hop into that RV by yourself and GO. Hire companions so that you and she won't be alone and go out to the far west, and Alaska, and have a party!

I just feel like it's really hard to find balance. Either everything is too stagnant and boring or too fast and overwhelming. Like there's either depression or anxiety, hardly anything in between.

Not until very recently, but I’m using this time to prepare for the next adventure.

As I've gotten older I see missed opportunities but also possibilities for the future. I can still make some dreams happen

Life flying by the months pass like days used to

Yes I did but you have to get yourself out there as worst thing you can do is work for 40-50 years then just stop

I think as the years advance we start thinking the time is getting shorter.

Not so much passing me by, more like I'm in the slow lane.

Yes. Never thought I'd be alone with no kids at 39.

No im dating young women and enjoying my naughty retired life....

Why you don't enjoy?

Well sometimes, yeah.

Sometimes, yes. i'm still young but I'm letting a lot of my anxiety take over my life unfortunately...

No, I feel more like it is passing by far far too swiftly ([b]especially when spending too much time on SM[/b]) and I don't want to miss being present and engaged in it!

Aw it's sad to feel that way. Do you have hobbies or something you are passionate about?

All the time every day.

never have time to watch time

Many things happening, many activities, many places I haven't been to and probably never will. "We try catch up with the world, but it's so far out of reach."

I've passed IT by.

I have plans to become a parent (whether naturally or via adoption) before I turn 40 and I’m 34 already so yeah, I feel like time is slipping away for my plan to succeed….

Like you I am retired also but so busy...busier than when I was working...that I don't see life passing me by.

Yes

No. Retirement is new for me - I think working is over rated and sports take too much of the parks. You are life, mister! Center yourself around that.

Daily

Im not retired but feel like theres something else to do😏

Yes. Time passes by quickly. I feel old even though i will be 32. I haven't been married or did many things in life.

What would make you feel like you're moving with life?

NO.
I have always considered Life as a companion but from a distance. Suits me.

Not at all
I do a job i absolutely love
I volunteer
I travel

Just do what makes you happy and fullfiled...You can make that happen.

Sometimes life begins to feel stagnant, and yes it can feel like it's passing me by.

Very very often.

Not really...I have lots to do!

I don't have none of that, but I feel the same way

Yes a lot lately