” The tragedy of life is not that it ends so soon, but that we wait so long to begin it.”  ~  W. M. Lewis

I came across this quote the other day and it struck me right in the center of my being. So often I hear people say things such as…my life will be perfect when I loose those 20lbs. When I get that promotion and have more money coming in I can really start enjoying life. If only I didn’t have all these medical problems my life would be great!

Of course, I am often puzzled by these statements. I spent my entire childhood listening to my aunt vocalize how she was waiting for something “better” to come along so that she could start living. The sad truth is that she wasted her whole life waiting for something “out there” to make her life worthwhile. I often reflect on this fact and feel tremendous sadness for her.

The truth is that many of us waste our precious energy talking, wishing and hoping for a better life. But the fact is that we have the power to create whatever life we want for ourselves. We can choose to keep wishing or we can get into action and begin to work towards that which we desire.

Are you waiting for something better to come along so that you can start living your life? If so, I challenge you right now, to stop and write down your goals. What can you do today to bring you one step closer to that which you desire? What can you do this week, month and year to bring to fruition the dream you have in your heart? I invite you to step into action and feel the power of a life fulfilled.