The Time is Now...Capture Your Dreams

When life starts, there is plenty of time for somedays and tomorrows. There were years and years of time for hopes and dreams, planning the future, and contemplating a whole host of choices. Unfortunately, life has an endpoint. At mid-life this realization hits hard - but only the lucky few are with enough force to jolt them out of their normal routine. If you are still talking about your dreams instead of living them, the time is now!

No matter how old we are, we seem to have plenty of plans and aspirations. This is a fabulous result of our intelligence, curiosity, and well engrained ideals to be more, see more, and do more. Dreams abound at 20, 40, 70, and 85 years of age. Aspirations are the foundation of who we are - our optimism, our eagerness, and our live of life. Good intentions abound when we think about losing those 15 pounds, quitting smoking, taking time to smell the roses, and writing that book that has been sitting in our heads for as long as we can remember. Unfortunately, more often than not, life gets in the way.

The daily routine and our endless responsibilities and obligations seem to leave little time for taking on yet another endeavor. The problem though, isn't with time, but how we are prioritizing our time. The power to make things happen is in each and every one of us. What do you want? How do you want to spend your day? What are your dreams? You can choose to make all those plans accomplishments and experiences.

The time is now:

• Pick the one thing - whether it's a creation, a place to visit, or a way of life. Choose the one that is most important to you.

• Make a plan - find the time, save the money, rework your schedule, lighten your load.

• Set a due date - Be honest with yourself on how much time it will take to get you there. Don't overestimate as a way to put it off, and don't rush yourself.

• Pay attention - when those choices come before you, pay attention to your priorities. Every choice we make has trade-offs. Don't trade-off your dreams for something less.

• Do it! - and then start on the next one.

By taking control, paying attention, and chipping away a little at a time, there is no end to what you can experience, live, and accomplish. Don't let those dreams sit for another minute. The time is now!