Re-Align… Re-Plant… Re-Purpose: The Story of Life Today

Re-Align… Re-Plant… Re-Purpose: The Story of Life Today

by

L.T. Force, Ph.D.Gerontologist

There are countless gifts that accompany our increasing longevity—gifts that open the door to new opportunities. As our lifespan continues to expand, and as more individuals live well into their 100s, we are presented with a powerful invitation: to re-align, re-plant, and re-purpose the direction of our lives.

I have witnessed this awareness both personally and professionally. Everyone—friends, colleagues, students, clients, and yes, myself included—has the capacity to alter the course of their life patterns. I see this unfolding across many landscapes, and it is not confined to any particular age or stage of life.

Change can occur at any time, in anyone.In listening to people’s stories across the lifespan, you can often sense when the shift begins—the awakening, the renewed alertness, and the deep gratitude that comes with realizing that life does not have to remain as it is. New directions, both internal and external, are always possible.That distinction—internal versus external—is crucial. As has been recognized through the ages: “Where the mind goes, the body will follow.” 

Realignment, replanting, and repurposing all begin in the realm of thought, which then gives rise to changes in attitude and behavior.The takeaway: be open, be grateful, and embrace the opportunities that come with the evolving patterns of your life. These shifts are not disruptions—they are gifts.

Treat them accordingly….