The Retirement Mirage. (1 min 22 sec)

She throws herself a retirement party, a grand farewell to the daily grind. Confetti falls, laughter echoes, and she savors the finality of her departure. But what’s she really retiring to?

Retirement is like reaching the end of a long, winding road, only to find it leads to a dead end. She’s stepping away from the race, but what’s left? Reflection, regret, and the haunting question of what she’s actually done with those 30 years.

She looks upon the wreckage of her past, seeing only destruction and feeling the weight of her own loneliness. She’s convinced death is lurking close. The ego’s voice tells her that the end is near and that she’s been left with nothing but shattered dreams.

But love —true love— sees past the devastation. It doesn’t dwell on the wreckage or the fears of the future. It sees a canvas ready for a new masterpiece. Retirement isn’t the end; it’s an opportunity to redefine purpose and to see beyond the ego’s narrow view.

So what’s next? What’s beyond the party and the empty days?

In the silence that follows, she has a chance to strip away the illusions and confront the truth of her life. Retirement isn't just about stepping away; it's about stepping into a new awareness. It’s the moment to ask: What did I miss while chasing after a mirage? What new paths can I forge now that I’m no longer confined by the old routine?

True retirement is not from work, but from the ego’s game of illusion. It’s about awakening to a fresh start, where the only thing that matters is the love you bring to this next chapter.

#thinkgod
I am sorry.
Please forgive me.
Thank you.
I love you.