Originally Posted by Uptown Girl (Post 632167)

I, like many others juggled and multitasked for years to provide my living.
Downtime for me was rare. Thankfully, I stayed healthy enough to finally make it here, with time and ability to enjoy this wonderful new chapter of life.

I made a decision to strive to do the things that PLEASED me, even if I was not sure of what they might yet be.
The nice thing here in The Villages is, there are multitudes of things to try without having to make a permanent commitment. If you like it, return and do it again. If you don't, let it go.

For serenity, I took a clay sculpture class (through our college) I go to a drumming circle when I am in the mood. I dance like a beginner at a jazz class and find myself grinning the whole time I am there.
I found a morning water aerobics class that uses fun music, and another one in the evening where we watch the glorious sunsets reflect on the water and surround and engulf us as we move.

I found wonderful places along the golf car paths, that reveal ponds with water falls and beautiful wading birds. Grabbing a cup of coffee early in the morning and heading out for a ride before any hustle or bustle begins is a lovely way to begin the day.... a luxury I never had before.
Serenity begins to creep into your life effortlessly with things like this and these examples are but a small taste of all that can spark and refresh you here, but it takes time to let it unfold.

Think of it simply as a realignment back to who you really are inside.
I have a feeling you will do well.

:welcome: to your new life. It's gong to be cool.