It’s never too late to think about a new achievement, a new practice, a new creative endeavor. It’s never too late to learn something, to take up a new cause, a new way of thinking and perceiving the world you live in. Stay always open to what is there to still learn about, to still try out, to still invite into your life. It’s never too late to say yes to life!
Hold yourself always accountable for your decisions, your choices and the outcomes of those decisions and choices. There is no one to blame, for everything that you are a part of, have been a part of and will be a part of, is and has always been part of the plan of your life. Everyone is on a specific journey, with a specific goal in mind, with a set plan for how to achieve said goal, and everyone else you meet is part of you finding your way to that goal. Let them all off the hook, for they have only done what you asked of them. They have challenged you, supported you, urged you and prodded you. These challenges, supports, urges and proddings may not always have been to your liking but they have nonetheless been extremely important to you as you have journeyed through life. Look upon that which has transpired with fresh eyes now, and give thanks for all those who have helped you and continue to help you achieve your lifetime goal, whether it is known or unknown. For the truth is, most people do not remember their true and most important goal.
When things get busy in life, it might be the moment to stop and ponder: What’s really important? What really matters? What dream have I let go of that still nags at me? What talent have I let go stale? Where has meaning gone? Is it time to step down from one level to a different, quieter one? Or is it time to step up a level, to a more challenging and fulfilling one? Wherever you are in life at this very moment, those questions are relevant. Is it time to retreat? Or is it time to leap?
You are one person among many and yet you are unique. You are yourself, and no one else is ever going to be like you. Use your uniqueness every day to advance yourself on your journey of individuality. Use it to continually grow and evolve into the fullest unique self you can possibly be. Without fear, become who you truly are. Let your spirit shine through and you will be responded to by others who are shining brightly and uniquely too.
To be able to touch the magnificent while still in human form is always a possibility, but most people don’t understand what is happening to them when spirit shows them something new. Fear takes over and the experience is soon categorized, swept away as mere fantasy or pushed out of memory. When fear takes over so does lack. Lack is the absence of spirit, of possibility, and often of love and tenderness for the Divine. Open up to the Divine a little bit more each day by simply giving thanks for everything that life has gifted you. You may not feel very gifted, but just saying thank you will remind you of all that you have to be grateful for.