It’s Never Too Late to Be What You Might Have Been

“It’s never too late to be what you might have been.” ~ George Eliot

Over the past two months, I’ve had many discussions with clients, colleagues, and friends who are at a major crossroad in their life, both personally and professionally, which is resulting in an intense period of reflection. They’re feeling stuck, confused, unmotivated, and unable to connect with what might be ahead of them on their life’s journey. There’s a feeling of being “a late arrival” to their own life – to a degree that causes them to wonder if they’ve missed an opportunity.

Many are pondering an array of questions, such as:

• How did I get here – in this place of darkness, confusion, and wonder?
• I see nothing ahead of me, so is this it?
• What does this stuckness mean – and how do I sort through it?
• How do I make sense of my life and the journey I’ve traveled?
• What do I do with all the lessons I’ve learned and the gifts I’ve received – and what do I let go of?
• Where do I go from here?

For all of these individuals, the most interesting thing about this crossroad is what has brought them to it. In some way, shape, or form – they’re all facing a major life transition. And it has come to them at a time that many would call “middle age.”

The words “middle age” can mean any time between the span of 40 and 60 years old, depending on how one might view it. It often marks a transitional period in our lives where our bodies begin to noticeably change – and we find ourselves questioning our circumstances, and life in general, a bit more than we ever have.

For some, it may be a divorce that caught them by surprise – or a sudden layoff from a job they’ve held for 10, 20 or 30 years. For others, the transition could stem from facing an empty nest for the first time as their children go off to embark on their own journeys in life – or maybe it’s the passing of an elderly parent. And then there are those who are having internal shifts that they don’t fully comprehend, like menopause or the loss of some part of their personal identity.

Whatever the case may be, it’s stirring energies of confusion and doubt – and in some cases, it’s triggering old fears that are associated with a loss of control. Going into the unknown without a plan of action can be quite fear-inducing for those who have always considered themselves organized and on top of things.

And while some might call this a “midlife crisis” – I prefer to call it a midlife opportunity.

It’s a great time to reflect on the journey you’ve taken in life, fully allowing yourself to receive the gifts and lessons that came to you along the way. It’s an opportunity to connect the dots in your life, seeing how each experience led to the next – and what you gained as a result.

When we take a closer look at our own life path – it’s a real eye-opener! ~ What an awareness – to follow the dots and very clearly see HOW we arrived at where we are now and its purpose in serving us as we move forward. It’s what brings us to the pivotal crossroad of transition – our underlying desire to understand the WHY and how it fits into our larger life purpose.

And the magical piece of this – is the discovery of what part of this journey is waiting for us in “later life.”

It’s an opportunity to feel alive again – with purpose and passion. It’s a chance to relive a childhood dream, this time in a more grown-up way. It’s a time of great wisdom wanting to emerge through a more powerful and impactful lens.

So what part of your dream has been reserved for “later in life?”

As English writer, George Eliot once said, “It’s never too late to be what you might have been.”

There’s a seat still being reserved – just for you!

Allow yourself, in this crossroad of transition, to look to the left and see a sign that says, “Please wait to be seated.” Then gently turn to the right and see a sign that says, “Please seat yourself.”

Go ahead – give yourself permission to take your own seat – the one’s that’s been exclusively reserved for you. It’s a golden opportunity to become who you’re destined to be – stepping into what the Universe has been grooming you for.

And if you’re feeling at all hesitant about taking your seat, I’d be honored to be your maitre d’ – guiding you into your seat with grace and ease, and with a depth that is truly mind-blowing.

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“It’s never too late to be what you might have been.”  ~ It’s truly your time! 🙂