10/01/2026
Are you working, or are you retired? Often we misinterpret the word retire. For many people, work, cleaning, exercising, cooking, and even driving feel like burdens. They look forward to the end of the day. We often think life is just about working and then retiring. People say, 'That's life.' But is it really? Is that what our bodies, made up of trillions of cells, are meant for? Our amazing energy centers? Is life supposed to be fixed and mechanical? Are we missing our value while waiting to retire?
As we work, we often look forward to retirement. Most American workers plan to retire around age 65 or later, but in reality, almost half leave work earlier than expected because of health problems or job loss. Retirement should not be the end of our working life or the start of old age. It is also about how our bodies and minds work together. Be mindful of what you’re doing to yourself in an unhappy work environment.
Retirement is a daily practice of resting, being present, and enjoying each moment. It is not about turning sixty-five or becoming weak. Retirement is a state of mind and spirit, not just a date on the calendar. Start practicing retirement now, not as an end-of-life ritual. Retire a little every day, every moment. When we enjoy our moments, we are already retired. What do you enjoy? Do you like to cook? Food tastes better when it comes from someone who enjoys cooking than from someone who doesn’t. That is what you enjoy. That is what retirement really means.
Stop letting society dictate when you should enjoy your moments; be peaceful, happy, and liberated. Reflect on how you live. Live for health and wellness, peace and happiness. Retirement can happen every day, in every moment. Many of us think of the word 'retirement' as a magical age or a sign of weakness. But actually, the word 'retire' is beautiful. It means to rest after your work is done. Enjoy that rest. Don’t wait to enjoy life. Retirement really means enjoying the present, right now.
Retire in the moment. Live your own way. Let your inner beauty shine. Retire today.
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