The Road Less Traveled

Now, suddenly, the years have gone by so quickly. Age and your own mortality is catching up with you. So many opportunities lost. Or at least, so you are inclined to believe.

“My God,” you think. “If only I could do it over again. I would do things so differently.”

To have a few regrets is normal for anyone, but to live an entire life of regret is indeed, truly sad.

TODAY IS THE FIRST DAY OF THE REST OF YOUR LIFE:

Every morning when we wake up, we have it within our power to change our lives. To break out of the sameness that our day to day existence has become. Ultimately, our goal should not be to take care of others before all else. Not our wives or children. Not our friends or boss. Not our mothers and fathers. Ultimately, we must first look after our OWN well-being. That is the true road to happiness. Don’t think for a moment that if you are unhappy with your life that others don’t notice. When you think about it, your family is getting cheated. They are not getting the best of you. The best you can be. By looking after yourself first, everyone who you are important to will benefit from the “new” you. You will be happier, more fulfilled and more fun to be around. You are not doing anyone a real favor by placing the rest of the world first and neglecting your own personal growth. Make your own happiness the priority and everything will start to fall into place.

With all my heart I believe that anyone, at any age can salvage lost dreams if they put their minds to it.

So what if you are now retired and never had to chance to try your hand at art? Your true passion. Well, I’m sure there is an art supply store close by. You have still never taken that trip you dreamed of? Well the pyramids have been there a long time and are still waiting for you. Want to try skydiving? So. Take a course, pack your chute and jump! Excitement, heart pounding risk, and fun are not reserved for the young. All you have to do is set your mind to it and take that first step. It makes no difference if you are 40, 60 or 75. It is what is in your heart that counts.

As for that lost love. Well. It is never to late to find that person and tell them how you feel now, and how you felt so many years ago. It never hurts to tell someone how for years you have wondered about their well being and how their life was going. Or tell them they were always in a corner of your heart. That they never truly ever left your thoughts. I’m sure it would mean so much to them, and to you, to express your true feelings. Regardless of the passage of time.

And who knows. Maybe all this time they felt the same and chance and hesitation is all that kept you apart. Maybe circumstances will finally bring you together. It is never too late.

Especially if you are willing to take a chance and journey on the road less travelled.