"It is never too late to be what you might have been."

Often, I sit with people who feel as though life--and opportunity--has passed them by. Thoreau spoke of people living "lives of quiet desperation". I think the term accurately expresses a sort of resignation to living their dreams.

Giving up on a vision or dream is a dangerous proposition. The mind, body, and spirit thrive on positive expectancy and hope. We must live in hope whether our circumstances reflect evidence to suggest it or not, dreams and vision alter our reality.

When people lack hope, systems begin to slow or shut down. A study of cancer survivors showed that when people had hope, they were far more likely to heal and even survive their terminal prognosis. I see the same in folks who refuse to give up even against overwhelming odds. You see, it's not so much whether or not we reach our destination--what is important is that we press on toward possibility. It's that path toward fulfilling our potential and possibility that gives us purpose. People with purpose are unstoppable.

So take a look--are there areas in your life that have sold out, given in, or given up? If so, then get your eyes back on the desired outcome--it opens up doors that difficult circumstances might have you believe are closed.

It's not too late--you can have quality life of health, happiness, and prosperity. Why? Because your current reality supports your rational assessment with evidence for hope? NO! It's because you say so! Over the next hump in your road may lie the support to energize the rest of the journey. It's never too late to be who you are and from that, to become who imagine yourself to be.

Keep the faith!

Gary