Meditation reading for Friday January 17, 2025
NEVER TOO LATE —
Many of us lament the fact that we wasted our youthful years when we should have been earning college degrees or perfecting a skill. Many of us simply do not feel we can take up something new because we missed the opportunity to try it when we were younger.
We are now learning that with many things the limiting factor is mental, not physical age. Some people seem aged and beaten at twenty-five, while others act sprightly and young at sixty. Moreover, we can find examples of people who blossom in new activities without any thought or concern about age barriers. It is never too late for a person to study, to take up a new trade or profession, to follow a new scientific or artistic interest, or to pursue other interests.
If we are using age as a reason for not following our heart's desire, we should ask if we are really finding ways to avoid responsibility in life. We may be seeking excuses to spare ourselves the struggle and effort that is always required when we do something new or challenging.
It is never too late to be our best selves. I will give some thought today to the excuses I've been using for not making better use of my talents and opportunities.