This book takes us into uncharted waters. It offers new options to Baby Boomers and those who measure their self worth not by their age but by their state of mind. The prospect that each of has our own destiny dream, a contribution to society that is particular to each individual is a most compelling concept, an intriguing puzzle to open, unravel and solve.

New society of adults

Today with the extra years available to us, the old ideas of middle age and old age have changed. 55 year olds want to be counted in. Starting a whole new career at 60 is not unheard of and will become much more the norm, as will pursing your destiny dream. Early in life, many people put off pursuing their heart's desire because they were told to get a real job. Now they will have the time to manifest what their life has been about.

Why this book was written

It seems to me that we miss the point about growing old. We don't view a baby as less than because they cannot speak for that is just what babies do. Nor should we judge a twenty-some who doesn't understand the ins and outs of living. We know that with time, things will change, life will do its job and the universe will unfold. We know that these things will come with age.

We don't seem to be quite so open or hopeful about aging. It is viewed as a time of scarcity and problems with the end being the unspeakable... so we don't speak about it. Do we try to avoid talking about the reality we all face - death - in hopes that it will go away? It seems to me we miss the magnificence and possibility of the last years of life.

We are invited to live our lives fully until we die. Today with the extra years available to us, the old ideas of middle age, retirement age, when am I no longer of value - all of these have changed. Looked at from an appreciative perspective we are invited to see our last years in terms of abundance and possibilities. It is the time we can complete what is our destiny dream, our reason for being on this earth.

My writing this book is the manifestation of my destiny dream.

Key ideas:

	offers hope and the promise of a meaningful future
	suggests there is important societal work to be identified and executed by those who are called to it
	postulates that this is the time for Baby Boomers to manifest what they have always known - they can make a difference
	recommends developing an ability to see the aging process appreciatively: to remember a time when we knew how to die well in the Western world, to then take those feelings and imagine what it could be like if we knew how to die well in the Western world in the 21 st century and then manifest what we vision as possible into reality
	creates awareness of some broadly accepted concepts both positive and negative concerning the aging process, concepts that have solidly made their way into our belief system
	provides tools to create your destiny matrix and engage in a process that helps you find answers to key questions like why am I here and what am I called to do?
	invites the reader to leave this world with peace of mind and no regrets
	shares stories and interviews of real people that touch hearts and teach important life lessons

                    Hope is a Beacon Not a Promise!