I agree with your approach to living what may remain of your life to the fullest. I too was forced to retire from my career. Initially, it was a difficult adjustment, but I eventually acclimatized to my "new" normal. However, unlike you, I was unable to avail myself of Social Security disability income benefits. May I ask, how did you succeed in obtaining your benefits. The potential extra income would be extremely helpful given that my Social Security payments do not fully cover my monthly expenses and my 401K is being rapidly depleted.