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If Not Now...

7/19/2018

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There is a beautiful song by Carrie Newcomer called “If Not Now” that has been playing in my mind a lot lately (and in my car because it’s on my playlist and I love it).  I love the way it reassures me that though there may be trouble, we will come together “to make the change we can.”  I love how it reminds us that “we may never see this moment or place or time again,” which gives me pause. 

It gives me pause because surely we will never see this moment again. 

It reminds me once again (because somehow I seem to forget) that really all we have for sure is this moment.  What’s already happened is in the past and cannot be changed.  What’s to come, we have no idea.  Life is plain and simple a series of unknown moments. 

“And yet we’ll take the journey, and walk it hand in hand…” (Carrie sings) as we step forward into the next moment.  Where that step will take us, we do not know.  What will come of the seeds we plant is yet to be determined.  And, still we must step and plant, finding faith that our actions and journey matter. 

So, what is it that is calling to you right now that you’re putting off or avoiding?  Sometimes we feel called to work that our heart knows is right for us but that scares us for one (or many) reasons.  There may be causes that you’d like to support if only you knew how.  Things you’d like to try but you don’t think you’re young enough, strong enough, or wise enough…  If you find yourself feeling scared and excited about the possibility, it’s at least worth exploring. 

Is there something you really want to do but you think you can’t until you retire, win the lottery or until the stars align just so?  What would it be like if you went ahead and did it now? 

Sometimes our stories of how things should beget in our way.  When I asked my husband to re-marry me, he thought for a minute and said, “but isn’t it only our 24th?” implying that these types of events typically occur on landmark anniversaries.  He’s right, but I wanted that recommitment ceremony then.  That was the time we needed something fun to plan for and to look forward to, and we needed to recommit our love to one another within a circle of loved ones.  Life had been hard for a long time. There was no reason to put it off for a year waiting for our 25th anniversary.  We went ahead and created the event, despite some initial hesitation and concern that we couldn’t find a place or get people to come on a busy day in June.  It remains one of the happiest, most meaningful days in our life. 

What's Your "If not now...?" 

Back to you… Are there relationships that need healing?  Love waiting to be expressed?  Kindness and compassion being withheld?  Trips you long to take but you’re waiting for that one special celebration?  A job situation you know is crushing your soul but it feels too hard to change? 


I’ve known too many people who put off til tomorrow what they want to do today and then when the long-awaited time comes, they’re too sick or they die before they ever have a chance to experience the joy they were waiting for.  Please don’t let this be you.

Two of my favorite mantras are “Why not, why wait?” and “Life is for living now!”  I am not suggesting anyone be foolish with their finances or responsibilities, but I am inviting you to seriously think about what you’re putting off.  Then ponder what the hesitation is about and see if there’s a way to move toward what you desire.  Sincerely ask yourself, “Why not?”  and give yourself an honest answer.  Weigh out the pros and cons.  Play out the scenarios… one where you go ahead and one where you don’t.  How do you feel when you’ve said “yes” vs. when you’ve said “no?” 

Thoughts?  Please share in the comments to let us know what comes up for you in this exploration and if there are any commitments you’re making to yourself right now. 

If I can support you through coaching or on a retreat, I’d love to!  Check out what's available at Inspired Possibility and let me know if you have any questions.  

P. S. Here’s Carrie Newcomer’s song, if you’d like to listen.  Maybe now? 
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