What makes a good midlife?

I created Forties Stories, in part, to figure out for myself what makes a good midlife. It’s a period of time that comes with a lot of responsibility, but what makes it rich and satisfying? What are those small things that add up to a life well-lived? We should all ask ourselves that question. It is deeply personal to each of us. There’s no prescription. Midlife is not a time to chase other people’s dreams.