Future Self Friday with Andrea
The road I was picturing for myself for the rest of my life, and the road I am now journeying on
Sometimes the Road You Picture Isn't the Road You Take
Have you ever looked back at your life and wondered, How on earth did I end up here? 😂
Five years ago, I was living in a big city, working in a career I liked (although I wouldn't say I loved it), and imagining that was pretty much where I'd spend the rest of my life.
My plan was to retire at 65, perhaps downsize our home, and enjoy a quieter lifestyle.
I've always been passionate about health and wellness, so I'd been taking classes and courses with the idea of eventually opening a small healing centre, offering reflexology and Reiki once I hung up my real estate licence.
That was my vision.
Fast forward five years.
I'm now living in an 11,000-square-foot former school on six acres of land, sharing the property with two other families. We have five dogs, five cats, a huge garden, and a growing orchard.
Downsizing? Hahaha! Apparently not! 😂
And here's something else I never saw coming.
I've rediscovered a dream I had when I was a teenager and into my early twenties — writing and illustrating children's books.
Living in this unusual home, surrounded by animals, nature, and all the adventures that come with it, has given me more inspiration than I ever imagined.
And now I'm actually doing it!
Who says dreams have an expiry date?
Looking back, I realize that sometimes the road we picture for ourselves isn't the road we're meant to take. And perhaps that's a good thing.
Because life has a way of surprising us.
But here's where I want to bring this back to our future selves.
Making big changes later in life isn't always easy. It takes courage, a leap of faith, and often a whole lot of physical and mental energy.
And that's one of the reasons I'm so passionate about vitality.
It's not about looking younger, fitting into a certain size, or following the latest wellness trend.
It's about having the physical strength, mental clarity, and enthusiasm to embrace whatever life brings our way.
Because five or ten years from now, an opportunity might come along that you haven't even dreamed of yet.
And wouldn't it be wonderful to feel ready to embrace it?
So this Future Self Friday, here's something to think about.
What if your future turns out to be completely different from the one you're imagining today?
Would you be willing to take a different road?
Because sometimes the unexpected turns lead us to the most wonderful places. ❤️
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