Questions for Life After Midlife
If someone were to write a book about your life, what would it’s title be?
If there were a chapter on your childhood – what would be the highlights?
What beliefs do you think you’ve inherited that have served you well all these years? Any beliefs you wish you didn’t have?
Describe your life now – who are you? What are you doing? How are you feeling??
How often have you reinvented yourself? Were there any particular things you did when you knew it was time for a change?
Was any of it in midlife? Is there anything you wish you had learned sooner?
“What has brought you the greatest sense of meaning and purpose in life?”
What are your beliefs about ageing?
About death?
Do you have any fears?
Do you have any regrets? I wish I had..
Is there anyone you have had to forgive? How did you go about it?
What has brought you the greatest happiness in life?
What talents do you have that you think have made your life work? What have you had to learn?
What is the source of your power?
Have you had mentors = people who have been role models for you?
What part of your past is still present today?
What parts have you abandoned or lost?
How important have friends and family been in your life?..past and now?
What role has religion or spirituality played in your life?
How has your intuition served you?
What are your plans and hopes?
How does your life presently compare with earlier years?
What role has contribution played in your life?
What have you learned that you would like to pass on to the next generation?
What would you like to see happen in the future?