It’s Never Too Late

One frustrating element of the human experience is the illusion that we’re all running out of time. Yes, time is limited on this Earth given the fact that we do indeed one day die, but it doesn’t set a ticking timer for accomplishing things while still here.

The idea that it’s too late to make changes in your life is an illusion; it’s never too late to change your mind. It calls to mind the Japanese proverb – “If you get on the wrong train, get off at the next station; the longer you stay, the more expensive the return trip will be,” which just indicates that delaying a necessary change in your life increases the cost of course correcting.

A part of the human experience is making the mistakes or decisions that lead you down a path you never intended to go. While I am of the mindset that I am meant to walk down every path I take (even the ones with consequences) and reap beautiful benefits from each one, I recognize that this isn’t the way everyone sees the world.

What would your life look like if you just dropped the fear? How much potential could you come to realize you’ve always had? Would your biggest dreams still appear to be so looming and far away? Something I’ve learned over the years is that things become less scary the moment you decide to take the smallest step forward and it is always worth the initial discomfort that pops up. Even if nothing comes to fruition beyond that first step forward, odds are that you learned something valuable from taking it.

So all of this to say that it is okay to change your mind and it’s never too late to do so. You are never failing at life if you’re pivoting direction; that new direction could be the most beautiful scenic route you ever find.

That dream to be a rockstar you still think about? It can still happen, even if you’re 55 years old. Your deep desire to relocate to Greece because you’ve always wanted to go? Time to get your paperwork in order. You want to marry the love of your life at 77 years old? I want an invite to the wedding.

What is meant for you will always find you, and trust me when I say that life isn’t paying attention to your age, income or social status. Life only pays attention to your mindset and perspective. Personally, I am 31 years old and have been living with MS for the last 11.5 years; I do not think it’s too late for my brain tissue to begin the healing process. In fact, I believe so fiercely that it can, that I will instead say it will.

We’re in this together, you got this!