Change – it’s not something which is easy for me – or most people. I am again learning how I can’t change the past, I can’t go back an get a new beginning. BUT what I can do is start a new start today and make a new ending.
At the ripe old age of 61 with MS kicking my butt a lot of days, I wonder if it is to late to make changes. I think back to the many changes I made in my career – I started out looking at law school to fight for those who couldn’t fight for themselves, then it was off to Atlantic City to work in the hotel/casinos. As my addiction progressed and finally sent me to my knees, a new passion emerged and my life as a social worker was born. A career I would not change for the world. I learned so much and it gave me a chance to make difference in the lives of others. I know I am squirreling…..
How often have you asked yourself if it is too late to change careers and pursue something you are more passionate about. The truth is “It’s never too late,”! If you feel led in a new direction, make a plan to transition and go for it!
Whether you are in your twenties, or in your sixties — it is never too late. Life is too short to settle and be unhappy. So whether you want to change jobs, save a relationship or start planning for retirement – DO IT! I know, easier said then done, right?
The first thing you need to do is LET GO of the idea it’s too late to change the course of your life. Stop comparing yourself to others and where they are. Give up the shoulda, coulda and woulda. The world pressures us to believe everything has to happen in a certain time frame, and when we want to go a different route, FEAR steps in. It can feel as though it is “against the rules” to follow a path outside the norm. Who is to say what the “norm” is? Fear will keep you stuck where you are, thinking it is wrong to change your mind about what you want in life. God will often lead you in a new direction when you have learned all you were supposed to learn at a particular stage of your life. Have you learned everything you could for your current stage of life?
Our experiences develop us into a unique person and our path doesn’t look like anyone else’s and it shouldn’t. Believe it or not, the mistakes you’ve made – you can learn from them and use those lessons to make a change sometimes for the better..
Is it time to reconsider the things you had decided it was too late to do? Why not rekindle your desire for change. Give yourself permission to dream a bigger dream, walking a divinely inspired path which is uniquely yours. It’s not too late to try something new. In fact, life becomes stale when you get stuck in a rut. I know, it’s tempting to give up on the idea you could have what you really want in your life, but you don’t have to give in to temptation. Your journey becomes richer and more joyful when you remain open to your possibilities.
Here are some things it’s not too late for you to do:
- Change careers
- Go back to school
- Fall in love
- Apologize to someone you hurt
- Forgive someone who hurt you
- Plan a trip to your dream destination
- Have children (even if it’s biologically impossible, the child you were meant to have may be waiting to be adopted by you)
- Start saving for retirement
- Get fit
- Start taking better care of yourself
- Turn your finances around
- Deepen your relationship with God
- Change your attitude or your perspective on life
Today is a NEW day and I am letting go of the thoughts of “it’s too late”. Just for today, I am going to focus on the positive and where I want to be in my life. I am going to open my mind to new possibilities. I’m going to take a step in the direction to achieve my potential.
Share with us, what you decided it’s too late to do. Then tell us what steps you are going to take to move toward it? You are not alone… We can do this together.
Have ThirtyOne-derful day!
Hope Wissel 