2006-12-23 00:29:27 · 4 answers · asked by londongate11 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
Volunteer at your local hospital or animal shelter or food bank!
2006-12-23 00:44:22 · answer #1 · answered by Mrs. Large Richard 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Now is a perfect time to discover and explore the real you. What have you always wanted to do, but never had the time or resources to do? Is there anything you really wanted to explore or discover or learn about, but were too constrained by obligations to consider?
Free time is self-time, time to understand and develop the you that's been hidden by obligation to others. You have a right to a self that is independent from others, and it is in nurturing that self that allows you to enrich the lives of those whom you do meet.
And even if you have done everything you have ever wanted to do (not likely, but possible) then try new things: try new places to eat, new activities no matter how silly. The world is too varied and possible for everyone to have done everything by the time they are 46. Allow yourself the freedom to explore, and then you won't feel you have too much time, you will feel you won't have time enough to take it all in.
2006-12-23 08:54:04 · answer #2 · answered by Khnopff71 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Um..... are you 46 years old with the kids away, or are your kids 46 years old and going to university. Your question is vague.....
2006-12-23 08:33:38 · answer #3 · answered by LanceMiller77 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, an empty nester!!! Welcome to the club. Do you need money? Get a job. If you don't find a children's home or other child-protective agency in the area and volunteer. But hang on to your heart!!
2006-12-23 08:48:09 · answer #4 · answered by DelK 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋