I concur with SteelHorseman. Being a Christian since my early years, I never had to search for the meaning of life or worry much about death. This has been very liberating for me and allowed me to enjoy all phases of life. BTW, I am 64 also. 😁
Jesus said, “I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live, and everyone who lives and believes in me shall never die." As a believer in Jesus that is a wonderful promise to have in your back pocket every time you head out for a ride! Whether you are young or old, having assurance of everlasting life ahead with God gives a peace that is unmatched!
Thanks very much for your videos! I retired a year ago at age 51 after 32 years of policing. I have been struggling with retirement and your video helped put some things in perspective. I'm an avid motorcycle rider and I'm embarking on a 3 month road trip from Ontario Canada out to California touring Colorado, Utah, Nevada, California, Wyoming and South Dakota. Keep up the great videos!
Been in the same business 🗝 ... Doing the same things.. Starting out in Las Vegas and touring the desert SW for a few weeks then heading to the east coast ... More to come 👊🏻
My kids are now out of the house. I decided to scale back on my engineering career and focus on farming. Know nothing about it , but learning and I love it. Starting to think of riding again….
Greetings from North Idaho Age 72, divorced and have been riding since I was a teen. I have always had 1 or 2 motorcycles, at this stage of my life, I said a third bike would be perfect 😎 Jung and Watts offer great insight, and the Dali Lama says to be Helpful and if you can’t be helpful, at least be Kind. You Ride Safe as well 🤙🏻
Thanks for this Craig. I’m 73, having been retired 13 years…and you summed it up beautifully. I’m a Vietnam Vet, 37 years sober, and have passed through the stages you mentioned. I wake up in the morning with gratitude for my life…..for the blessings I’ve been given. My life, even with all the difficulties laid on our path,has been such a gift. I love you reminding us of this. On a side note, I live in Massachusetts, like yourself, and I ride a Tiger 800….and I’ve ridden that road, and have run it many years ago, in the Mt. Washington Road Race. God Bless
Craig, good thoughts. I realize everyday how rare my working life was. I loved my job. Everyday. In the last three years, I've taken to exposing today's geology students from my graduate alma mater to geologic wonderlands. Inspiring today's young people is incredibly rewarding. I don't know that I've achieved something "beyond myself", but maybe, just maybe, I have. But all the junk in my garage screams to me. The physical possessions mean nothing. Kindness and generosity cause me to realize that God has impacted me. And in that, I'm truly blessed.
I retired from police work after 22 years. I was criticized by friends for not staying longer to max out my pension. I had paid off all my debt including mortgage. I don't regret it. My son was 12. My daughter was 6. I was able to be there for everything. I was able to just be. It's amazing just how little we do need. By the way. I was 48. Now I'm 60
Most people do not realize that they may not be around the next day or month, and worst, think they live forever. Life is too precious to max a pension, if you can retire at an early age, do it and you sure made the right decision.
Pretty close assessment. Over my working years, I saw and knew of co-workers that would retire and pass away shortly after. I made a promise to myself not to be in that boat. So I retired at 57 and started riding more and just slowing down the pace of my life. I bought a T120, which is more comfortable than my Goldwing, which was a dream bike, but it may soon be sold and turn into vacation cash or provide another purpose. Absolutely right, it was time to let go of a lot and just live life!
I have been following your videos. They are always a big whiff of fresh air. So thank you!! Being almost 64 and practiced in a complex area of medicine and enjoying to ride, what you say always resonates well and is very well articulated. 🙏👍
Meaning of life? I just want to enjoy what makes me happy until the lights go off. Then, my kids can take over in following my path or their own. My dad rode in the 1950s and 1960s before my brother and I were born. When he passed in 2006 from Cancer at age 73, I started to question. But I went on and started my business. A few years later, at age 44 I started riding. It became my way to connect with Dad's past. Continuing the path and hopefully complete some travels and adventures my dad would have like to accomplish. Life isn't a planned activity. Just have to grab the opportunity when they come.
I can't help but think you were speaking directly to me; I needed this right now. It seems you are wise beyond your years, thank you Craig!! Keep riding safe and squeezing your lemon!
I am 64, retired from 2 “careers” and just lost my 3rd son (and youngest) out of 4. I am prepping for a month-ish long solo bike ride on my ST1300 in September. My original plan was the 4 Corners USA ride but I have already ridden though all of the states west of the Mississippi River. So I refocused the soul-searching ride on the missing states east,visiting family and friends along the way. Several of my buddies have passed, or are going through cancer treatment, etc. While none of my friends have lost children, we are all in the “last season” and careers have kept most of us flung far away. I hope reconnect . . . both in spirit, with my losses, and to prepare for my cancer surgery after my ride. I actually studied Jung in my undergrad days so many decades ago. I never thought I would be living his theories, but here I am! I get a lot out of your videos and perspectives. Keep up the great messages.
I am sorry to hear about the loss of your son. I cannot even imagine what it is like to lose a child. My heart goes out to you and I hope you find healing in your travels.
65+ and started learning and playing volleyball two years ago, had medical conditions but that’s okay. Have driven scooters with gears and manual cars but not a bike with gears in foot. Considering it seriously anytime I can
Good video! I just retired at a little over 61. I’m in great health…at least I feel that way and my doctor agrees. I’ve had a 20-year military career and another 21+ -year career with the federal gov’t. I’m ready to move on. I’m not looking for anything spiritual since I do not consider that real or tangible. I’m looking to have fun and spread that along the way. That’s it…plain and simple. It’s time to put some miles on my big Harley Ultra Ltd! Ride safe!!! PS…I totally agree about getting rid of junk! My wife and I are doing that now and it already feels great and we’re just getting started!
I'm 40 and I've been driving truck for almost 20 years. A lot of time to think is one of the natural byproducts of this job and im glad to say youve articulated what I've felt for some time now. Thank you.
Well said! I’ve told other motorcyclists to always ride as if they’re invisible. At 54 I’ve experienced that spiritual experience and truly is an amazing experience to learn and grow.
Great video, Craig. Funny how we start to figure things out later in life, I guess there’s a purpose for that. But it’s good we have people like yourself, sharing their thoughts and wisdom, encouraging us to reflect, and think a bit for ourselves. Ride safe and Have a peaceful day my friend.
Absolutely great video. I can certainly relate to everything you said. 73 yo, still riding and treating each and every ride like it's my last. Be Safe !
I enjoyed your reflections. If I may...I\ll turn 65 this May. Been riding since 12 years. My "God" is spelled backwards. They are our eternal and unconditional life companions. The bigger thing we are a part of is the Cosmos. Being kind (empathetic) is what has allowed us to prosper. Science has, and will continue to, give us answers and solutions. Beliefs are varied and fleeting. Enjoy the eclipse. Ride on. Cheers
A very wise and clear perspective on how we develop, grow, stumble, and hopefully learn from our mistakes - take responsibility for our Self and value the beauty - plus the challenges of life. Learning to life and value what we have vs what we want is helpful too. Peace to you my brothers, sisters, friends, and strangers. Nice job of capturing Jung as well - user friendly 😎
Great vid ! I hope that everyone thought this way and looked at the word this way. Sure, will make it an easier place to live in. I would really enjoy a ride and a cup of coffe with this guy. Amazing message.
I have followed some RUclipsrs in different categories now for about 10 years, Some end because they stopped, some explain they couldn't keep up or marriage ended. Some I never hear from again and don't know why. Occasionally I quit them because they changed content too much. So as a long time fan since before your Tenere purchase to now I have enjoy your growth as a content provider. This point of view you explain I have often thought about. I think what happens when most of my favorite You Tubers move on? Your one of them. I will show this video to my wife, she has stuff all the way to ceiling in our basement I wanted gone for years.
How amazing it would be to retire at 62 - and with enough money to be able to enjoy the time with travel and new experiences (or more of the same ones we love). I'm 42 and have an "acceptable" pension ahead of me, but all the things I enjoy or would wish to do, I will inevitably do so alone. I think even before you retired you were rich, because you have a partner in life and that speaks volumes. In middle age with other friends having families, or other interests and priorities, life can get pretty isolated - a bit like the Bootes Void in space where all the stars are travelling away from an empty centre. I don't think I'm having a mid-life crisis - I had that in my late 20s. What I have now is an old-age crisis - seeing it coming early. I used to ride too, but with work etc it's difficult to go anywhere far, and the UK is a small place with lots of poor roads and even the Scottish Highlands are only a day's travel from anywhere. Norway is on my list, but it's been on my list for 10 years!
Currently working on not being so opinionated, and trying to realize that I cannot (and should not) change the opinions of those around me, especially those who are significantly younger. I have to remind myself that the best lessons are learned through your own mistakes. If I had truly listened to many of my elders who had practical advice for me when I was a young man, my life would have most likely have been much less interesting. I am fortunate to have made it through relatively unscathed, but that doesn't mean I didn't make a lot of misteps along the way. One can only take responsibility for one's own actions in life. I feel like dropping the anger and the desire to change other people's lives are two of the largest obstacles I've ever had to attempt to overcome.
Wise words, and as you so well express, we have to come to this realization ourselves. There will always be things in life to be angry and frustrated with. That will never change and focusing on them leads to a miserable existence. I choose to find the things in life that bring joy and focus on those. Not always easy, but ever day is a new day to be better.
Am I the only one that was waiting for that white truck to cause an issue since they could not maintain the lane? lol When I ride, I do try to just avoid the other stress of focusing too much on what others are doing while they drive. I simply mind my path and do what I can to ensure I am arriving safely at my destination.
I hope not. Get the padding and braces. Live like you're alive broken bones and all. Do your stretching before every ride off road so you feel better the next day. Ride brother Ride.
I’m 71 and have gone through many of the things that you mentioned buddy, the biggest one being to stop resisting the things that bugged me and just let go, that was a really ,really tough one, still working on it but it’s now a minor part of who I am, the feeling of freedom I have now from letting go of things has improved my life immensely.
Yung was an analytical psychologist and not the father of psycho-analysis, as you claim.
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Had a bad job, wife thought she found true love. Told her to ho quit my job and hit the road. Came back wife was here waiting 30 years now never better. did two more years riding when retired, now working agaim.
You must be making plenty of money if you can take tax write-offs! (gift deductions) No wonder you don't concern yourself with selling your stuff. I realize you mean well but may be misleading viewers to think they can get compensation for gifting their possessions to charitable organizations. You'd need more than $29,000 worth of deductions to exceed the standard deduction. And donations are added to what comes off your gross income, not subtracted from tax. So good for you but that does nothing for me, and probably most people. We still cherish memories of those Costco trips with the kids and the drama of deciding which one to pick out each week. I think I'll leave those for them to go through and reminisce while deciding for themselves what to do with them once we're gone.
No we are not rich. Making a few hundred dollars is generally not worth the time, effort, and pain of selling my stuff, like DVDs, clothing, or furniture. Of course, large things like motorcycles need to be sold. Releasing the clutter is far more valuable than the money I might make from trying to sell everything.
@@LivingOffTheSlab I think you misunderstood my message. I wasn't criticizing you for your personal decisions. Nope, that would be stupid of me so since it didn't happen there's no need for you to defend it. Ride your own ride, as we have been known to say. My critique is in the value of "tax breaks" that you report worked for you but would be valueless for me and perhaps most of us. Please feel free to reread the message in that new light. Blessings.
Very well said. I'm 67 and have been riding since I was 13 and flying airplanes since my early 20's. I know both of those hobbies will likely be ending in the next few years. I was fortunate to be able to retire early so I could squeeze that lemon really hard for a few years! I realized a few years ago that "stuff" I had been hanging onto for years and hadn't touched needed to go. I think that comes with ones admission of old age. I was never the smartest one in school or in my profession but I soon realized that just by being nice and treating people as I wanted to be treated opened more doors for me than my intellect (or lack of) ever could. I hope I have a few more years to row my boat gently down the stream! Thanks for posting this video, it's very relatable.
I'm turning 71 in a few days. Thank you for your wisdom, heart-felt inspiration, and sharing your personal philosophy. Much appreciated. Ride on! Backpacking in the Grand Canyon in my 50's is when I realized just how Great God is and just how small I am.
Great insight Craig. I turned 80 this March. I am in great shape, I ride my VStrom 650XT regularly. I was made redundant at 76 years, due to Covid lock downs. I was a Coach driver for Greyhound Australia and enjoyed this career change after I retired from an executive position in the building industry at 61 years of age. My Dad passed away at age 86. I asked him before he passed if he was afraid of dying. His reply was a valuable gift to me. He said. “ Well if there is something after this life, I have something to look forward to and if there is nothing, then I have nothing to be afraid of” I hope others can find as much wisdom in that comment as I did.
I'm 40 now and I've been following your channel since your Vision days. I had a Cross Country Tour myself. I never would have thought I'd see spiritual content from you, and I'm both surprised and very glad about it. On the path of awakening, the works of Carl Jung, Alan Watts and Eckhart Tolle are all important milestones. Hopefully we'll get to see more videos like this from you in the future!
I lived a really selfish life until about age 60, when I discovered the God of the Universe (or maybe He found me?), and my life has never been the same. That's my purpose: to serve and love others, and to serve and honor Him. Now at 75 I'm about to buy my third bike, first in 15 years, to do something fun and different (and my daughters are gonna flip out when they find out!). While we may disagree about our purpose, I really liked your video and I'm hoping those out there wandering around searching for meaning will find it. I have family members who are believers but have no purpose for their lives, and it's sad to see. Jim
As a 64 year old motorcyclist I found this to be a relevant and thought provoking video. As we mature we come to acknowledge that we will always be 'a work in progress' and that a good life can be a subtle life.....for me personally 'The Fruits of the Spirit' are a good barometer and this reference point will hopefully impact on those around me in a positive way. I agree that riding a motorcycle through natural landscapes can be a sublime experience and in the grand scheme of things these moments are fleeting - what a privilege! Thanks for sharing. Cheers.
67yo here. I threw in the towel at 45, when I saw what a scam careers and marriage are. I've a 14 acre homestead and whilst I reckon I know what existence is all about, it doesn't make life easier. After 40 years I'm getting back on motorbikes, so as I can explore the most popular part of my home county, The Lake District, England, and find my biker buddies again.
We are the same age. Evening of life and old age?! NOOOO!!!!! Say it isn’t so! I retired at age 53 and then continued to work harder in retirement than in my career, just because it was something to do, not because I had to. What a waste of good retirement years. Don’t be like me - enjoy retirement. I’ve got a lot to clean out, and the first thing to go is this part time job - I’m done.
Thank you for producing such a thought provoking video. Being 75, I’m finally coming to were you seem to be in finding our place in the universe. Keep riding and squeezing your lemon.
61 here. You have summed up the old age journey beautifully. Alan Watts and Advaita Vedanta have turned this old agnostic around. I now see beauty where I once felt disappointment. Thanks Craig. You don’t get this kind of “old dude” insight anywhere else.
I retired at 50 and worked part-time till I understood retirement completely. Made a plan with my wife to return to our favourite place in the world, a deserted beach in Uruguay. 65 in 2022 I flipped the switch and sold everything cars trucks properties and my motorcycle collection 12 bikes, we flew a private jet and our 6 cats down to the beach in Rocha UY. Some of our past came along in a 20' foot container that included our DVDs and VHS tapes our evenings are filled with memories. My wife and I picked 401 Husqvarna Svartpilens and a Suzuki Swift and we live. Ride our bicycles motorcycles living the best we can in a gentle quiet world
Thank you, close to 60 here and your journey residents with me at the highest level. Your channel has become one of my favorites of late, in particular your last handful of videos, thought and serenity provoking.
Once again I have to smile about so many things being parallel in our lifes. Being nearly 65 years old Retired with 62 Giving away a lot of material and non-material stuff during the last few years. Thinking so many nearly identical thoughts about life, living, riding… There is one big spiritual difference: Being a cynical atheist, Jesus found me nearly 35 years ago ( I never had been searching after HIM). The fact, that the creator of the universe became human to open a way back to HIM changed everything and HIS relation to me caused a fundamental correction of my path to bring me on a way to become a very satisfied, happy person. I like your videos, they always inspire me for my own clips - thank you!
Great video Craig. At 62, I'm beginning to get the feeling that something is on the horizon for me. I absolutely love what I do in my job. But there's something changing within that I feel very good about. Fearful?, of course. Faithful?, you bet. I believe that my best years are ahead. I too am in the evening of life, as Azul says, the youth of my older years. The yearning to declutter is definitely there. What an awesome time to be alive, and like you, I tend to not worry too much about what others are doing. My father taught me self-reliance, accountability, responsibility and to be a contributing member of society. When you look at life that way, you tend to not care so much about 'blaming' others. Your own happiness comes from within.
We have to re invent ourselves from time to time. Find new interests or find a new way to enjoy lifelong interests as we grow older. I used to worry about age preventing me from doing the things I loved but I just do everything a little slower and take time to be in the moment. Thanks for the video, it just popped up on RUclips and made me realise I’m not alone in my contemplation 🙏
What an inspiring video. I’m 63 in a week’s time and I can fully relate to your comments. A very powerful message indeed; for anyone listening, that’s younger. I’ve been studying Stoicism for some time now and you’re definitely a Stoic. The Ancient Greek philosopher’s, would have been proud of you. Ride safe my friend
Accomplished many but not all of my bucket list. Just turned 70 and have been riding since 16. Most important lessons were to be flexible and understanding of others. Kindness is important. Very important!
In the intro, that's what I asked in my 20's. Have been enjoying everything I could do since. Don't wait till your 50. Keep your life simple. You don't want to be sitting around when you're old and regret that you could have but didn't because society said you should do something else. Live your life, not what other people say how you should. 73 years young and still riding & camping !!!
Yeah, the "God is an intrinsic part of me argument..." is all well and good... when everything is going good. When things start to go bad, then suddenly God having an extrinsic identity outside of us really starts to have some benefits.
I concur with SteelHorseman. Being a Christian since my early years, I never had to search for the meaning of life or worry much about death. This has been very liberating for me and allowed me to enjoy all phases of life.
BTW, I am 64 also. 😁
Jesus said, “I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live, and everyone who lives and believes in me shall never die." As a believer in Jesus that is a wonderful promise to have in your back pocket every time you head out for a ride! Whether you are young or old, having assurance of everlasting life ahead with God gives a peace that is unmatched!
Most inspiring...thank you. At 80, I can still ride and that is what helps keep me sane.
Wow, still riding at that age, right on!
Thanks very much for your videos! I retired a year ago at age 51 after 32 years of policing. I have been struggling with retirement and your video helped put some things in perspective. I'm an avid motorcycle rider and I'm embarking on a 3 month road trip from Ontario Canada out to California touring Colorado, Utah, Nevada, California, Wyoming and South Dakota. Keep up the great videos!
Been in the same business 🗝 ... Doing the same things.. Starting out in Las Vegas and touring the desert SW for a few weeks then heading to the east coast ... More to come 👊🏻
My kids are now out of the house. I decided to scale back on my engineering career and focus on farming. Know nothing about it , but learning and I love it. Starting to think of riding again….
Greetings from North Idaho Age 72, divorced and have been riding since I was a teen. I have always had 1 or 2 motorcycles, at this stage of my life, I said a third bike would be perfect 😎 Jung and Watts offer great insight, and the Dali Lama says to be Helpful and if you can’t be helpful, at least be Kind. You Ride Safe as well 🤙🏻
Thanks for giving everyone something positive to think about!
Thank you, old wise men ❤️🤗🫶
Every word dead-on. True Stuff.
Thanks for this Craig. I’m 73, having been retired 13 years…and you summed it up beautifully. I’m a Vietnam Vet, 37 years sober, and have passed through the stages you mentioned. I wake up in the morning with gratitude for my life…..for the blessings I’ve been given. My life, even with all the difficulties laid on our path,has been such a gift. I love you reminding us of this.
On a side note, I live in Massachusetts, like yourself, and I ride a Tiger 800….and I’ve ridden that road, and have run it many years ago, in the Mt. Washington Road Race. God Bless
Started riding again 11yrs ago…
Thanks for the history…appreciate your channel…at 75 yrs …I am enjoying the road on a 2018 R1200GS…
Craig, good thoughts. I realize everyday how rare my working life was. I loved my job. Everyday. In the last three years, I've taken to exposing today's geology students from my graduate alma mater to geologic wonderlands. Inspiring today's young people is incredibly rewarding. I don't know that I've achieved something "beyond myself", but maybe, just maybe, I have. But all the junk in my garage screams to me. The physical possessions mean nothing. Kindness and generosity cause me to realize that God has impacted me. And in that, I'm truly blessed.
61 here (it’s really just a number) Retirement still years away. This resonates. Thanks for sharing it.
67 and still working and riding more miles than I did at 30 thanks for your thoughts and keep sharing
Watched this with my wife over coffee this morning. Thank you for a great start to the week 👍👍
I retired from police work after 22 years. I was criticized by friends for not staying longer to max out my pension. I had paid off all my debt including mortgage. I don't regret it. My son was 12. My daughter was 6. I was able to be there for everything. I was able to just be. It's amazing just how little we do need. By the way. I was 48. Now I'm 60
Most people do not realize that they may not be around the next day or month, and worst, think they live forever. Life is too precious to max a pension, if you can retire at an early age, do it and you sure made the right decision.
Pretty close assessment. Over my working years, I saw and knew of co-workers that would retire and pass away shortly after. I made a promise to myself not to be in that boat. So I retired at 57 and started riding more and just slowing down the pace of my life. I bought a T120, which is more comfortable than my Goldwing, which was a dream bike, but it may soon be sold and turn into vacation cash or provide another purpose. Absolutely right, it was time to let go of a lot and just live life!
I have been following your videos. They are always a big whiff of fresh air. So thank you!! Being almost 64 and practiced in a complex area of medicine and enjoying to ride, what you say always resonates well and is very well articulated. 🙏👍
Meaning of life? I just want to enjoy what makes me happy until the lights go off. Then, my kids can take over in following my path or their own. My dad rode in the 1950s and 1960s before my brother and I were born. When he passed in 2006 from Cancer at age 73, I started to question. But I went on and started my business. A few years later, at age 44 I started riding. It became my way to connect with Dad's past. Continuing the path and hopefully complete some travels and adventures my dad would have like to accomplish. Life isn't a planned activity. Just have to grab the opportunity when they come.
I can't help but think you were speaking directly to me; I needed this right now. It seems you are wise beyond your years, thank you Craig!! Keep riding safe and squeezing your lemon!
I am 64, retired from 2 “careers” and just lost my 3rd son (and youngest) out of 4. I am prepping for a month-ish long solo bike ride on my ST1300 in September. My original plan was the 4 Corners USA ride but I have already ridden though all of the states west of the Mississippi River. So I refocused the soul-searching ride on the missing states east,visiting family and friends along the way. Several of my buddies have passed, or are going through cancer treatment, etc. While none of my friends have lost children, we are all in the “last season” and careers have kept most of us flung far away. I hope reconnect . . . both in spirit, with my losses, and to prepare for my cancer surgery after my ride. I actually studied Jung in my undergrad days so many decades ago. I never thought I would be living his theories, but here I am! I get a lot out of your videos and perspectives. Keep up the great messages.
I am sorry to hear about the loss of your son. I cannot even imagine what it is like to lose a child. My heart goes out to you and I hope you find healing in your travels.
65+ and started learning and playing volleyball two years ago, had medical conditions but that’s okay. Have driven scooters with gears and manual cars but not a bike with gears in foot. Considering it seriously anytime I can
Craig, greatly appreciate you sharing your perspective. Your ideas struck home. Thanks.
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Good video! I just retired at a little over 61. I’m in great health…at least I feel that way and my doctor agrees. I’ve had a 20-year military career and another 21+ -year career with the federal gov’t. I’m ready to move on. I’m not looking for anything spiritual since I do not consider that real or tangible. I’m looking to have fun and spread that along the way. That’s it…plain and simple. It’s time to put some miles on my big Harley Ultra Ltd! Ride safe!!! PS…I totally agree about getting rid of junk! My wife and I are doing that now and it already feels great and we’re just getting started!
What a beautiful video. Thank you : )
Well said my friend.
Well said, thank you for the inspiration. I'm a chiropractor in SoCal. 😊
Brilliant - thank you
I'm 40 and I've been driving truck for almost 20 years. A lot of time to think is one of the natural byproducts of this job and im glad to say youve articulated what I've felt for some time now. Thank you.
True that Craig! Inspirational thoughts. Without Him we are nothing!
Excellent!!!
Very profound!
Subscribed. Motorcycles are best for thinking. They’re like Pooh Sticks only different.
Well said! I’ve told other motorcyclists to always ride as if they’re invisible. At 54 I’ve experienced that spiritual experience and truly is an amazing experience to learn and grow.
Thanks Craig. Lovely video.
Absolutely spot on with the distracted drivers! Great video, Craig.
Great video, Craig. Funny how we start to figure things out later in life, I guess there’s a purpose for that. But it’s good we have people like yourself, sharing their thoughts and wisdom, encouraging us to reflect, and think a bit for ourselves. Ride safe and Have a peaceful day my friend.
Absolutely great video. I can certainly relate to everything you said. 73 yo, still riding and treating each and every ride like it's my last. Be Safe !
Outstanding video! I'm 63 and find your insights spot on. Ride safe!
What a nice set of commentaries…🙏
I enjoyed your reflections. If I may...I\ll turn 65 this May. Been riding since 12 years. My "God" is spelled backwards. They are our eternal and unconditional life companions. The bigger thing we are a part of is the Cosmos. Being kind (empathetic) is what has allowed us to prosper. Science has, and will continue to, give us answers and solutions. Beliefs are varied and fleeting. Enjoy the eclipse. Ride on. Cheers
Such a great way to remind us to keep it all in perspective and just enjoy the ride. Bravo!
Very well put
A very wise and clear perspective on how we develop, grow, stumble, and hopefully learn from our mistakes - take responsibility for our Self and value the beauty - plus the challenges of life. Learning to life and value what we have vs what we want is helpful too. Peace to you my brothers, sisters, friends, and strangers. Nice job of capturing Jung as well - user friendly 😎
Great vid ! I hope that everyone thought this way and looked at the word this way. Sure, will make it an easier place to live in. I would really enjoy a ride and a cup of coffe with this guy. Amazing message.
Old age is a choice, advancing years is a blessing !
Great words of wisdom. Thank you. Still working the lemon at 80.
Stunning ! Thank you ...
Thank you for your advice and quotes.
Oh so true. 😂❤
Never too old 😊
I’m with you on all of this my friend
Beatiful video. Thanks for sharing those deep thoughts
Lol so true but whit a harley
I’ll turn 65 this May, as I’m exploring S Utah/N Az/E Nv on my motorcycle, camping beside it and sleeping under the stars.
Well Said ,Good Sir ..New Riding Season Upon Us.New Journeys ..Be Well
Nicely done. Thank you.
I have followed some RUclipsrs in different categories now for about 10 years, Some end because they stopped, some explain they couldn't keep up or marriage ended. Some I never hear from again and don't know why. Occasionally I quit them because they changed content too much. So as a long time fan since before your Tenere purchase to now I have enjoy your growth as a content provider. This point of view you explain I have often thought about. I think what happens when most of my favorite You Tubers move on? Your one of them. I will show this video to my wife, she has stuff all the way to ceiling in our basement I wanted gone for years.
Very well done, great info here.
Thank you
Cool vid. I was wondering if the guy in the white truck riding on the wrong side of the rode knew what season of life he was in.
How amazing it would be to retire at 62 - and with enough money to be able to enjoy the time with travel and new experiences (or more of the same ones we love). I'm 42 and have an "acceptable" pension ahead of me, but all the things I enjoy or would wish to do, I will inevitably do so alone. I think even before you retired you were rich, because you have a partner in life and that speaks volumes. In middle age with other friends having families, or other interests and priorities, life can get pretty isolated - a bit like the Bootes Void in space where all the stars are travelling away from an empty centre. I don't think I'm having a mid-life crisis - I had that in my late 20s. What I have now is an old-age crisis - seeing it coming early. I used to ride too, but with work etc it's difficult to go anywhere far, and the UK is a small place with lots of poor roads and even the Scottish Highlands are only a day's travel from anywhere. Norway is on my list, but it's been on my list for 10 years!
55 here and this video is soooo relevant
Craig I never commented on a video anywhere before so here goes "Thank You Craig"
That is gorgeous scenery you're driving through or riding through where is that
Mt Washington, NH
Currently working on not being so opinionated, and trying to realize that I cannot (and should not) change the opinions of those around me, especially those who are significantly younger. I have to remind myself that the best lessons are learned through your own mistakes. If I had truly listened to many of my elders who had practical advice for me when I was a young man, my life would have most likely have been much less interesting. I am fortunate to have made it through relatively unscathed, but that doesn't mean I didn't make a lot of misteps along the way. One can only take responsibility for one's own actions in life. I feel like dropping the anger and the desire to change other people's lives are two of the largest obstacles I've ever had to attempt to overcome.
Wise words, and as you so well express, we have to come to this realization ourselves. There will always be things in life to be angry and frustrated with. That will never change and focusing on them leads to a miserable existence. I choose to find the things in life that bring joy and focus on those. Not always easy, but ever day is a new day to be better.
Am I the only one that was waiting for that white truck to cause an issue since they could not maintain the lane? lol When I ride, I do try to just avoid the other stress of focusing too much on what others are doing while they drive. I simply mind my path and do what I can to ensure I am arriving safely at my destination.
Yeah, they were a bit afraid to get close to the edge in that big truck.
I'm 68 and starting my third riding season duel sport dirt bike ?! am I too old for this stuff?
I hope not. Get the padding and braces. Live like you're alive broken bones and all. Do your stretching before every ride off road so you feel better the next day. Ride brother Ride.
You’re in prime time. Keep going 💪🏾
I’m 71 and have gone through many of the things that you mentioned buddy, the biggest one being to stop resisting the things that bugged me and just let go, that was a really ,really tough one, still working on it but it’s now a minor part of who I am, the feeling of freedom I have now from letting go of things has improved my life immensely.
Keeping us thinking, Pikes peak? Cut too short. I've been up mount washington.
This is all great but I would of over taken that wayward truck in front !!
A man has two lives. The second starts when he realises he only has one.
Yung was an analytical psychologist and not the father of psycho-analysis, as you claim.
Had a bad job, wife thought she found true love. Told her to ho quit my job and hit the road.
Came back wife was here waiting 30 years now never better.
did two more years riding when retired, now working agaim.
100%.
Alan Watts was way too narrow-minded.
You must be making plenty of money if you can take tax write-offs! (gift deductions) No wonder you don't concern yourself with selling your stuff.
I realize you mean well but may be misleading viewers to think they can get compensation for gifting their possessions to charitable organizations. You'd need more than $29,000 worth of deductions to exceed the standard deduction. And donations are added to what comes off your gross income, not subtracted from tax.
So good for you but that does nothing for me, and probably most people.
We still cherish memories of those Costco trips with the kids and the drama of deciding which one to pick out each week. I think I'll leave those for them to go through and reminisce while deciding for themselves what to do with them once we're gone.
No we are not rich. Making a few hundred dollars is generally not worth the time, effort, and pain of selling my stuff, like DVDs, clothing, or furniture. Of course, large things like motorcycles need to be sold. Releasing the clutter is far more valuable than the money I might make from trying to sell everything.
@@LivingOffTheSlab
I think you misunderstood my message. I wasn't criticizing you for your personal decisions. Nope, that would be stupid of me so since it didn't happen there's no need for you to defend it. Ride your own ride, as we have been known to say.
My critique is in the value of "tax breaks" that you report worked for you but would be valueless for me and perhaps most of us.
Please feel free to reread the message in that new light.
Blessings.
Jesus has given me that peace. That enter peace that calms the spirit and mind. Great video. Thanks 🙏
Very well said. I'm 67 and have been riding since I was 13 and flying airplanes since my early 20's. I know both of those hobbies will likely be ending in the next few years. I was fortunate to be able to retire early so I could squeeze that lemon really hard for a few years! I realized a few years ago that "stuff" I had been hanging onto for years and hadn't touched needed to go. I think that comes with ones admission of old age. I was never the smartest one in school or in my profession but I soon realized that just by being nice and treating people as I wanted to be treated opened more doors for me than my intellect (or lack of) ever could. I hope I have a few more years to row my boat gently down the stream! Thanks for posting this video, it's very relatable.
I am with you on that thanks for posting.
I'm turning 71 in a few days. Thank you for your wisdom, heart-felt inspiration, and sharing your personal philosophy.
Much appreciated. Ride on!
Backpacking in the Grand Canyon in my 50's is when I realized just how Great God is and just how small I am.
Turned 72 This Week.....Still Haven,t Got A Clue,But I,m Content✌
Great insight Craig. I turned 80 this March. I am in great shape, I ride my VStrom 650XT regularly. I was made redundant at 76 years, due to Covid lock downs. I was a Coach driver for Greyhound Australia and enjoyed this career change after I retired from an executive position in the building industry at 61 years of age.
My Dad passed away at age 86. I asked him before he passed if he was afraid of dying. His reply was a valuable gift to me.
He said. “ Well if there is something after this life, I have something to look forward to and if there is nothing, then I have nothing to be afraid of”
I hope others can find as much wisdom in that comment as I did.
Very wise indeed.
I am 50 yrs old. My Dad died at 81 just a few days ago. I needed to hear this. Thanks.
So sorry to hear of your loss. My dad passed 4 years ago at 80. I know he would enjoy these videos and want me to continue living a great life.
Same here, but he loved the life of work, some just live to work, others, work to live.
My condolences. Peace be with you. 🙏🏼
I'm 40 now and I've been following your channel since your Vision days. I had a Cross Country Tour myself. I never would have thought I'd see spiritual content from you, and I'm both surprised and very glad about it. On the path of awakening, the works of Carl Jung, Alan Watts and Eckhart Tolle are all important milestones. Hopefully we'll get to see more videos like this from you in the future!
I lived a really selfish life until about age 60, when I discovered the God of the Universe (or maybe He found me?), and my life has never been the same. That's my purpose: to serve and love others, and to serve and honor Him. Now at 75 I'm about to buy my third bike, first in 15 years, to do something fun and different (and my daughters are gonna flip out when they find out!). While we may disagree about our purpose, I really liked your video and I'm hoping those out there wandering around searching for meaning will find it. I have family members who are believers but have no purpose for their lives, and it's sad to see. Jim
As a 64 year old motorcyclist I found this to be a relevant and thought provoking video. As we mature we come to acknowledge that we will always be 'a work in progress' and that a good life can be a subtle life.....for me personally 'The Fruits of the Spirit' are a good barometer and this reference point will hopefully impact on those around me in a positive way. I agree that riding a motorcycle through natural landscapes can be a sublime experience and in the grand scheme of things these moments are fleeting - what a privilege! Thanks for sharing. Cheers.
76 here! And starting a new stage in my life. Your video is, for sure, inspiring! Thank you so much, keep the good work.
67yo here. I threw in the towel at 45, when I saw what a scam careers and marriage are. I've a 14 acre homestead and whilst I reckon I know what existence is all about, it doesn't make life easier. After 40 years I'm getting back on motorbikes, so as I can explore the most popular part of my home county, The Lake District, England, and find my biker buddies again.
We are the same age. Evening of life and old age?! NOOOO!!!!! Say it isn’t so! I retired at age 53 and then continued to work harder in retirement than in my career, just because it was something to do, not because I had to. What a waste of good retirement years. Don’t be like me - enjoy retirement. I’ve got a lot to clean out, and the first thing to go is this part time job - I’m done.
Thank you for producing such a thought provoking video. Being 75, I’m finally coming to were you seem to be in finding our place in the universe. Keep riding and squeezing your lemon.
I needed to hear that. Thank you! Ride safe.
61 here. You have summed up the old age journey beautifully. Alan Watts and Advaita Vedanta have turned this old agnostic around. I now see beauty where I once felt disappointment. Thanks Craig. You don’t get this kind of “old dude” insight anywhere else.
Craig: This may be your best video ever. Walk with God my friend
I retired at 50 and worked part-time till I understood retirement completely. Made a plan with my wife to return to our favourite place in the world, a deserted beach in Uruguay. 65 in 2022 I flipped the switch and sold everything cars trucks properties and my motorcycle collection 12 bikes, we flew a private jet and our 6 cats down to the beach in Rocha UY. Some of our past came along in a 20' foot container that included our DVDs and VHS tapes our evenings are filled with memories. My wife and I picked 401 Husqvarna Svartpilens and a Suzuki Swift and we live. Ride our bicycles motorcycles living the best we can in a gentle quiet world
Thank you, close to 60 here and your journey residents with me at the highest level. Your channel has become one of my favorites of late, in particular your last handful of videos, thought and serenity provoking.
Once again I have to smile about so many things being parallel in our lifes.
Being nearly 65 years old
Retired with 62
Giving away a lot of material and non-material stuff during the last few years.
Thinking so many nearly identical thoughts about life, living, riding…
There is one big spiritual difference: Being a cynical atheist, Jesus found me nearly 35 years ago ( I never had been searching after HIM). The fact, that the creator of the universe became human to open a way back to HIM changed everything and HIS relation to me caused a fundamental correction of my path to bring me on a way to become a very satisfied, happy person.
I like your videos, they always inspire me for my own clips - thank you!
Great video Craig. At 62, I'm beginning to get the feeling that something is on the horizon for me. I absolutely love what I do in my job. But there's something changing within that I feel very good about. Fearful?, of course. Faithful?, you bet. I believe that my best years are ahead. I too am in the evening of life, as Azul says, the youth of my older years. The yearning to declutter is definitely there. What an awesome time to be alive, and like you, I tend to not worry too much about what others are doing. My father taught me self-reliance, accountability, responsibility and to be a contributing member of society. When you look at life that way, you tend to not care so much about 'blaming' others. Your own happiness comes from within.
We have to re invent ourselves from time to time. Find new interests or find a new way to enjoy lifelong interests as we grow older. I used to worry about age preventing me from doing the things I loved but I just do everything a little slower and take time to be in the moment. Thanks for the video, it just popped up on RUclips and made me realise I’m not alone in my contemplation 🙏
What an inspiring video. I’m 63 in a week’s time and I can fully relate to your comments. A very powerful message indeed; for anyone listening, that’s younger.
I’ve been studying Stoicism for some time now and you’re definitely a Stoic. The Ancient Greek philosopher’s, would have been proud of you.
Ride safe my friend
Good one Craig.
Accomplished many but not all of my bucket list. Just turned 70 and have been riding since 16. Most important lessons were to be flexible and understanding of others. Kindness is important. Very important!
In the intro, that's what I asked in my 20's. Have been enjoying everything I could do since. Don't wait till your 50. Keep your life simple. You don't want to be sitting around when you're old and regret that you could have but didn't because society said you should do something else. Live your life, not what other people say how you should. 73 years young and still riding & camping !!!
just turning 65.. taking off next week on my new triumph tiger 1200 ralley pro to mt Rushmore..3000 miles,.. so greatful for everything
I’ve been watching your videos and enjoying your travels for years. This video surprised me, and touched me deeply. Thank you!
Yeah, the "God is an intrinsic part of me argument..." is all well and good... when everything is going good. When things start to go bad, then suddenly God having an extrinsic identity outside of us really starts to have some benefits.