The best things in my life are all the things that presented themselves at impromptu times.
When I graduated high school I turned down a lot of opportunities because I didn’t feel like I was mentally prepared for this new chapter of my life. To all of these things I said, “I’m not ready”.
When I met the man whom I believe will bring me a lifetime of happiness I was still healing from the end of a relationship with a boy I met when I was thirteen. This man pursued me but my answer was always, “I’m not ready”.
My friends would ask me why I hadn’t yet shared my writings with the world and to that, I would reply, “I’m not ready”.
But if there is one thing I’ve learned it’s that there is simply no right time. The universe gives you people and things in the most unexpected moments in the most extraordinary ways. When this happens, you mustn’t run away. Retreating because “you aren’t ready” is the same as failing, because I’ve got news for you kid, you will never feel ready.
Using “I’m not ready” is an excuse to let life pass you by over and over again. If you wait until you’re ready you will find yourself waiting a lifetime. Instead, be an active leader on this wild ride we call life. Be present in every single moment. Be an enthusiast of your great creation. Cherish all of the people and things that introduce themselves in what may initially seem like horrible timing.
After fearing opportunities that followed my high school graduation, I finally learned to say “yes”. I now have a life that is full of passion and creativity because I made the choice to seize life’s offerings.
After five months of this darling man patiently waiting for me to give him my heart, I did. He is now the most magical part of my life. In fact, I kick myself for not having learned this lesson sooner, because I missed out on five months with a man who I adore.
After years of keeping my writings to myself, I decided to apply to Odyssey. So here I am about to pour all of my thoughts and opinions and words onto paper for you. I didn’t feel ready and I don’t feel completely ready even now, but somehow, despite the uneasiness, typing this article for you seems right.
So, embrace all moments of surprise. Open your heart and dive into something new and terrifying; something that is just completely and totally unexpected. If you do that, I promise you that you will be making the most memorable moments of your life.
If there is someone or something in your life that you are planning on pursuing tomorrow because you aren’t ready today…well, that’s just a bunch of crap. There is no right time, there is only right now, so go for it.
(Seriously. Like log out of your computer or phone or whatever doohickey you’re on and start chasing your dreams.)
