Garden Spot Communities Presents: Purpose In Retirement

EP #48: The Secret Gifts Hidden in Your Hardest Moments

Discover the unexpected "gifts" you receive during times of disorientation, such as new resilience or deeper self-awareness. Scott shares how difficult pivots, like being unable to run anymore, can open doors to new skills like painting. What would happen if you take some time and try to identify the learning that comes along with challenging experiences?

EP #47: Don't Throw It Out: Reinterpreting Your Past Experiences for a Stronger Foundation

The wisdom course doesn't require rejecting the past, but rather reinterpreting it and seeing life from a new, constructive perspective. Dave Givens recognizes that the foundational structures of his constructed world provided him with a firm foundation. The course has helped him process life events and see the "bigger picture," which he then uses to help others

EP #46: Stop Judging Yourself: How to Forgive Poor Choices and Find Clarity

Poor choices are inevitable in life and should be viewed as stepping stones to better choices, provided you learn something from them. Scott challenges us to consider what moral judgments we carry about ourselves and others, noting that we are often our own worst critics. Reassessing these self-judgments offers new levels of clarity, allowing you to forgive yourself for past mistakes along the way. By noticing and naming these events, they no longer hold tyranny over your life, enabling intentional pivots and shifts.

EP #45: Discovering Your Life’s Turning Points and How to Learn From Them

Marsha Dawson helps us understand that personal transformation is the key to professional success. Marsha started her career as an introvert on the assembly line, sharing that a pivotal part of her story arc was going into sales in the 1970s – forcing her to find her voice. From that moment on, things changed. She gained the grit to stand up for herself and even successfully challenge the company owner speaking up for those around her.

EP #44: Uncover Your Life's Through Lines: How Everyday Events Transform Your Perspective

Discover a fundamental life pattern – orientation, disorientation, reorientation. This cycle helps unlock the wisdom in your personal story. Scott Miller, drawing on wisdom literature, explains how this pattern reveals pivot points that cause us to look at life differently. Consider unpacking past difficulty and suffering to understand how you navigated change and reoriented your life, and apply those learnings moving forward. Want to learn more and dive deeper into what we discussed today? https://www.gardenspotcommunities.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/5-Tips-for-Embracing-Your-Story.pdf [https://www.gardenspotcommunities.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/5-Tips-for-Embracing-Your-Story.pdf]