Inspiration for an article comes from: Heartbroken Dog Abandoned in Walmart Parking Lot
“He was flea-ridden, his fur matted, but more than anything else, the dog, who was later named Clarence, was sad…he was extremely lonely from neglect, which was evident to all who witnessed the poor abandoned pet..”
Article commenters are lashing out at the humans who abandoned Clarence. Fair enough.
Yet, there’s more to glean here.
How do any of us know we won’t become like Clarence later in life? What are you doing now so when, in that season of vulnerability, you won’t be abandoned?
Of course, you’re different. It can’t happen to you. Maybe. Discovering you’re wrong means it’ll be too late.
Unlike Clarence, right now you have power. Your lifestyle is not at the mercy of others. Yet, your power is fleeting. Whether from an accident, a stroke, or gradual fragility, someday you won’t have it to the degree you do now. Exercising your power includes planning now to transfer your powers to those you trust, and with proper boundaries and accountability.
What about your Loved Ones who, absent decisive action, are setting themselves up to become like Clarence? Might you nudge them to exercise their power while they have it?
“[Clarence] just wants to be next to you and part of your life and to be loved.”
Will you be so different?
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Inspiration for an article comes from: Heartbroken Dog Abandoned in Walmart Parking Lot
“He was flea-ridden, his fur matted, but more than anything else, the dog, who was later named Clarence, was sad…he was extremely lonely from neglect, which was evident to all who witnessed the poor abandoned pet...”
Article commenters are lashing out at the humans who abandoned Clarence. Fair enough.
Yet, there’s more to glean here.
How do any of us know we won’t become like Clarence later in life? What are you doing now so when, in that season of vulnerability, you won’t be abandoned?
Of course, you’re different. It can’t happen to you.
Maybe.
Discovering you’re wrong means it’ll be too late.
Unlike Clarence, right now you have power. Your lifestyle is not at the mercy of others. Yet, your power is fleeting. Whether from an accident, a stroke, or gradual fragility, someday you won’t have it to the degree you do now. Exercising your power includes planning now to transfer your powers to those you trust, and with proper boundaries and accountability.
What about your Loved Ones who, absent decisive action, are setting themselves up to become like Clarence? Might you nudge them to exercise their power while they have it?
“[Clarence] just wants to be next to you and part of your life and to be loved.”
Will you be so different?
Just for answering, get Free access to Tom Hegna's Retire Happy U
Tom Hegna
Tom Hegna is an economist, author, and host of the PBS special, Don't Worry, Retire Happy, viewed in over 80 million homes across the U.S.