Thinking … about the next right thing
When I bought my house … on the road home … almost 15 years ago (GASP!!), I planned to sell it when I was 65 and use the equity to partially fund my retirement.
I say “planned” VERY loosely. I have never been a great one to plan.
But, my 65th birthday fell during the pandemic AND property values were not what I had hoped and there was no real need so …
Now, though, as I approach 66, there is some need based on my original purchase decisions. And I must make some decisions.
Currently, I am working with financial folks as well as thinking about what I want to do.
It is not clear cut thinking at all!!
I have lived in this house, on this property, with beloved pets … for nearly 15 years. That is longer than I have lived in any house, on any property in my entire life!
Still.
It is a house and a piece of land and my prior experience is that although it was difficult to leave places that I loved and enjoyed, I have been fortunate that the next place has been wonderful and more enjoyable.
So.
I am entering a period of thinking about what to do. This kept me awake for the last several nights … NOT helpful.
But, last night, in the wakeful hours, I remembered something from somewhere: “Do the next right thing”. Right, then. That thought gave me peace and I slept.
Today, I put in motion some things that will give me the information that I need to do the next right thing.
The next right thing.
Really, that is all any of us can ever do!
Happy Friday to all!
