Your Dreams Never Expire

Have you ever let age stop you from pursuing one of your dreams? Many people have confided in me, sharing how my book Do What You Love reignited their inspiration to create. Incredible people in their 30s, 40s, 50s, and beyond have admitted to not exploring their creative pursuits because they thought that time had run out and their dreams were stuck in the past. But that's simply not true. 

We are never too old to pursue what brings us joy. 

You know what they say - age is just a number. And our dreams don't come with an expiration date. Just look at some of the inspiring individuals who pursued their passions later in life. People like Grandma Moses, a true artist at heart, picked up a paintbrush at 76 years old and created masterpieces that captured the world's attention. She is proof that we are the artists of our lives and it's up to us to splash colors on our blank canvases.

Stan Lee, the creative genius behind iconic superheroes like Spider-Man and the X-Men, began his comic book adventures in his 40s. Julia Child discovered her love for cooking in her 30s. Laura Ingalls Wilder didn't start writing the "Little House" series until she was 65. Vera Wang started her design journey at 40 after a successful figure skating career. And Colonel Sanders didn't start KFC until he was 65. 

Your journey is uniquely yours. We are never too young or too old to make our dreams come true. You are the artist of your life at any age. Your journey will always be a masterpiece in progress, and every day offers a chance to rewrite your story. Embrace the wisdom you've gained, the experiences you've lived, and the dreams that have been waiting patiently for you to respond to their call. Whether you're stepping onto a new path or reigniting a long-held passion, your potential is unlimited. You hold the pen to your adventure, and the best chapters are yet to be written. 

Keep creating. 

Ideas to Inspire

1. Unlock your creative life with my new live show on YouTube every Thursday at 1pm ET. Watch the first episode Four Strategies to Start Your Passion Project. Join me live this week with special guest Barbara Majeski as she shares how to reinvent yourself at any age. 

2. If you want to develop a journaling practice, but never make time for it, The Five Minute Journal is for you. I got one last week and I'm loving it. 

3. Beautiful Quote: "In your light I learn how to love. In your beauty, how to make poems. You dance inside my chest where no-one sees you, but sometimes I do, and that sight becomes this art. - Rumi

4. Book Recommendation: I was so excited to see that one of my favorite authors, Jonah Berger, published a new book. In Magic Words, Jonah shares cutting-edge research that reveals how six types of words can increase your impact in every area of life. 

5. Journaling Prompt: What's one thing that happened this week that made you happy?  

For more journaling prompts, check out my Create For No Reason Journal.  

You are the artist of your life. Go create something.