It started on the morning of my 65th birthday. I was having a quiet time and feeling a little morose on that “special day.” After all, it was a landmark birthday, and I felt like I was running out of time. I had always thought that I would experience some major success in my life. Maybe I would invent something to save lives or have a powerful message to share on a worldwide stage or write a bestselling book. I called it my ‘rich and famous’ dream! Well, up to that day it had not come to fruition. I must say I was having a bit of a pity party and no one was attending but me. And then the thought came… It was a divine inspiration, and I know the thought did not originate inside me. The message was, “Connie, you are just now old enough!” I was completely taken aback. “Really? At 65, I am just now old enough to do my best work?!” It was such a powerful thought I hopped out of bed and was filled with energy and excitement about the future. This thought could apply to anyone, at any age. Every morning you are just old enough to face that day. You have the right amount of experience and wisdom to bring to the tasks at hand. My 95-year-old mom’s daily prayer was, “Lord, if you don’t take me home today, I’m here and ready to do your will.” The point is you are never too old! The worst mistake is to believe your days of productivity are over! You don’t quit dreaming because you’re old, you get old when you quit dreaming. Because of that inspiration, I am making plans for the future. My mission is to encourage you to do the same because you are just NOW old enough! Visit me at www.JustNowOldEnough.com.

Connie Mason, Lifestyle Consultant at www.JustNowOldEnough.com