Decorum: A Lesson from Retirement

Dear friends, I’m here today to share a tale from my past, a story that taught me the importance of decorum. It’s a lesson I learned during my retirement, a time of reflection and growth. I hope it serves you as well as it has served me.

The Day of Retirement

It was a sunny day, the kind that makes you appreciate the simple joys of life. I was retiring from a long and fulfilling career, ready to embark on a new journey. But as I stood there, surrounded by my colleagues, I felt a pang of uncertainty. Would I be able to maintain the same level of respect and decorum in this new phase of life?

The Lesson

As the day progressed, I realized that decorum isn’t tied to a job title or a position. It’s about how you carry yourself, how you treat others, and how you respect the world around you. It’s about maintaining your dignity, no matter what life throws at you.

My dear friends, I learned that day that retirement wasn’t an end, but a beginning. A chance to redefine myself, to carry forward the decorum I had cultivated over the years into a new phase of life. It was a lesson in humility, respect, and dignity.

Decorum in Everyday Life

Decorum isn’t just for the workplace or formal occasions. It’s a way of life, a code of conduct that guides us in our interactions with others. It’s about treating others with respect, about maintaining our dignity in the face of adversity, about living life with grace and humility.

So, my dear friends, as you navigate the ups and downs of life, remember the importance of decorum. Carry it with you, let it guide you, and you’ll find that life becomes a little easier, a little more fulfilling.

Remember, retirement is not an end, but a new beginning. A chance to redefine yourself, to carry forward the decorum you’ve cultivated over the years into a new phase of life. It’s a lesson in humility, respect, and dignity.

And so, I leave you with this thought: Decorum is not just a concept, it’s a way of life. Embrace it, and you’ll find that life becomes a little easier, a little more fulfilling.

Until next time,

Kev