The Loud Quiet - Empty Nest Living13 Aug

Are Calendars Busy?...or Full?...in the Empty Nest E150

Busy, or full? Rick and Clancy started using that second word on purpose this episode, and it changes how the whole conversation flows.

Rick names a trap he's been stuck in for years: believing that once you get through the next big thing, life will finally calm down. It never does. He's not convinced he'll fix that either, because he knows who he is.

Clancy comes up with a different word for the whole thing. Full still has room in it, she says.

In this episode, Rick and Clancy talk about:

The book launch celebration
The last-minute decision to go to Austin
Protecting time for just the two of them
Learning to say no as empty nesters
The pull between constant activity and real stillness
The difference between becoming happy and being happy

"It's full, but there's still room." - Rick📖

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CHAPTERS

00:00 Rethinking The "I'm Busy" Reflex

00:54 Book Launch Party Recap

04:20 The Trap Of "Once We're Through This"

05:17 A Last-Minute Trip To Austin

08:16 Forgetting To Prioritize Time Alone

11:42 Learning To Say No

12:48 Errands, Pedicures, And Still Not Stopping

14:25 Overstimulation And The Value Of Quiet

19:43 No Downtime, Even On A Getaway

22:36 Choosing Activities Freely At This Age

24:47 Being Happy Vs. Trying To Become Happy

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