Keep Dreaming
As you get older, it’s hard to hold on to a sense that anything is possible — you lose that wonderful, youthful feeling of invincibility, that eagerness to rush in and tackle something you’ve never tried. Even as an idea takes shape, you’re aware of all the obstacles, all the gaps in your own knowledge and experience. The risks outweigh the rewards. And besides, you’re tired. Preservation mode!
Unfortunately for me, the status quo has never kept me happy for long. I used to marvel at folks who could do the same thing, day after day, who didn’t seem to long for … whatever. That’s a far more attractive way of living than feeling dissatisfied or regretful. Don’t you hate negative people who give off a “I’ve been screwed by life” vibe? But how do you keep doing what has to be done while holding on to the idea that something new and wonderful is still possible?
When I look around at all the Baby Boomer moms who have successfully guided our kids out of the nest, I think about what we could accomplish if we put our minds together. We are so smart, and we have so much energy and know-how. What should our 10-year plan be? And how can we convince ourselves to go for it, whatever “it” is?
