The Journey Begins Today

There’s a temptation and disappointment that prevents me from moving fully into my senior essence.

First, the temptation to return to the work I once did and a life that I once had. But to do that I empower fear and stunt my destined growth.

Next is the disappointment that I feel from my less than expected adult success. My results

were far lower than my early expectations. Yet, this too is limiting and holds me in the prison of

past expectations.

My adult years and responsibilities have come and gone. I can no longer force my will upon my

fate. I must accept where I am now and make the most of my future journey.

There is no current definition of what my future may hold. My goal is not to fall into another

“programmed” existence that simply requires me to show up. My intent is to experiment and

create an assortment of experiences in this ever evolving, unfolding of time.

My senior essence is an opportunity to discover my true self, without exception or rule. I allow

the path to unfold, one step at a time. I’m exactly where I need to be. Today, I begin my journey of Becoming.

“A good traveler has no fixed plans and is not intent upon arriving.”

Tao 27

In Practice:

What will I carry forward? What will I leave behind? I must travel freely and well! Too much

baggage weighs me down, Too little exposes me to the dangers of the unknown.

Action Item:

Begin by taking inventory of what I have, what I need and what no longer

serves me. Simplify.