EPISODE · Aug 8, 2025 · 26 MIN
The Keys to Contentment: Lessons from a Health Scare
from Retire Repurposed · host Retire Repurposed
In this personal and profound episode, Ben Taatjes shares insights gained from a recent health scare that confirmed key ingredients for living a content life in retirement. Discover how gratitude profoundly impacts mental and spiritual health, and learn why eliminating pride is essential for experiencing the fullness and peace retirees seek. Drawing from another powerful C.S. Lewis quote, Ben reveals practical steps for cultivating genuine contentment through life's unexpected challenges and blessings. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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In this personal and profound episode, Ben Taatjes shares insights gained from a recent health scare that confirmed key ingredients for living a content life in retirement. Discover how gratitude profoundly impacts mental and spiritual health, and...
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