Volker Rothfuß

Essay · EN

When Life Calls Us Deep Within

The age of 49 is a time to reorient and mature. The Greek philosopher Plato, as always, offers some guidance. Around the time we turn 49, we tend to question our self-image. We often experience self-doubt and emphasize more the deficit on our balance sheet of life. Add to this questioning the fact that—for the last 49 years—we’ve been convinced our bodily performance would continue unabated. The first signs of demise disrupt this autosuggestion. We probably find our careers overly …

10 June 2026 · 1 min