""I don't know how permanent, or, you know, I don't know how long it's gonna be," he said. "I'm just embracing the 'I don't know,' and also staying open for discovery. I think that's what this part of my life is about, being open to discover what's next and really, really, really do my best at being present in every place I go with every person I meet.""
""It was really, really severe, real bad depression," Louganis said. "And now I'm realizing, I have things to offer. So what that is and what that looks like, I haven't figured it out. And I think that that's what this is kind of about, is recalibration and figuring out what is next. ... and just discover who I am too. I mean, that's a big question.""
Louganis auctioned three of his five Olympic medals, sold his home, and is parting with most personal possessions as he relocates to Panama with his dog Gerald. At 65 he is intentionally entering a new phase, embracing uncertainty and seeking self-discovery and recalibration. He plans to settle in Boquete for now but is unsure how permanent the move will be. He experienced severe depression about a year ago and now feels ready to offer something to others while he figures out his next steps and focuses on being present.
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