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It would seem that in many forms of media, especially in magazines and online, that youth and its related images are staring us in the face. This is all very lovely, of course, but there are many of us who fall into the categories of our middle years and senior years. This poses the question; is it too late for us? And, what do I mean by ‘too late?’
In this, I mean “is it too late for us to start something new or afresh, like a new career, a new relationship, travel, having children.” Unless biology forbids it, I would say no. There are beliefs that we have that get in our way and obstruct us from following some of these goals, namely, fear. Fear of failure/rejection/upsetting others/looking foolish etc. The list goes on. I too, once lived in this type of fear, particularly that of not pleasing others, and it was not just immediate family or friends, but what appeared to be the whole world! Not any more. It did take some time and work on my part to realise that my greatest fear was not upsetting others, but coming into my twilight years and finding that my life had never really begun.
I now believe that “It’s never too late” as the saying goes. At the age of 43, I embarked on a new career and do not believe that my age will be a hindrance, indeed, I believe that it is a great advantage as a Life Coach, as I have ‘lived‘ somewhat! Many years ago, I read a book by the author Barabara Sher, entitled “It’s only too late, If you Don’t Start Now.”
It is aimed at readers who are 40 plus, and inspires with writing and exercises that imply if you never take action towards your dreams and goals, then yes, it is too late. If however, you decide, at any age, to take action, then it’s never too late.
I would like to encourage you, that if you are reading this, take a look at your dreams and if you are in a similar position to me, please know that is possible and realistic to begin anything from the start, whatever age you are and whatever the circumstances in your life, right now. I would say, that now is the time to look at the areas within your life and your belief systems that are holding you back, and unless you are about to expire from this earth, that it is not too late, that the time has come.
Let me know what some of your goals and dreams are for your life, either as a comment below or on my Twitter feed.
Have a great week,
Lesley
