> But I am also without a driving force. It gives me a new appreciation for the athletes or musician who un-retires. I have a friend who phrased that very well

> But I am also without a driving force. It gives me a new appreciation for the athletes or musician who un-retires. I have a friend who phrased that very well: the problem is "you're waiting for death" because a life without a "driving force" is just waiting for death, as it will eventually do its part. > I am happy. My life is amazing in terms of health, fitness, diet, family life, where I live, travel etc. Waiting can be happy, but it's still waiting. Also, how things are during the wait will change: fitness and health aren't perfect forever, likewise family members aren't immortals No judgement value is implied: that's what retirees do, and what most people aspire to do, so it shouldn't be so bad. Yet I believe we as human beings need things to do.