The Man Who Counted Time: A Story of Aging, Self-Worth & Beginning Again

Have you ever wondered if your best years are behind you?

In this moving episode of Whispering From the Rowan Tree, Nell Rowan meets The Man Who Counted Time — a 76-year-old woodcarver who feels his usefulness has slipped away. He spends his days counting what’s left, until a quiet encounter with Nell, a few cards laid on the table, and a lantern of wisdom remind him that it is never too late to begin again.

This story blends the warmth of English village life with healing insight, folklore, and tarot — offering a tale of self-worth, grief, and the quiet courage it takes to keep carving beauty into the world.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

• How aging and grief can feel like invisibility — and how to find meaning again

• A tarot reading that reframes time as purpose, not loss

• The healing power of small acts that ripple through a community

• A guided visualization with a sundial to help you rest in presence and possibility

If you’ve ever felt left behind, wondered if it’s too late, or longed to matter in quiet ways, this story is for you.

Press play, and let this tale remind you: the measure of life is not how much time is left, but what you choose to do with it.