Stay open to what's possible

A year ago, I could not have imagined some of the work I would be meaningfully and purposefully engaged in today.

I couldn't have predicted that I would be advocating with the Ontario government on human trafficking issues, meeting with MPPs and ministries, building partnerships with organizations doing incredible work in this space, and bringing people together so we can go further and faster together. None of this was part of a carefully mapped-out plan, and I'm doing it in my 60s.

I think we sometimes limit what we believe is still possible for us as we get older. By this age, we've built careers, made a lot of choices, and accumulated decades of experience. It can be easy to assume that we have a pretty good idea of what the rest of our working and personal lives will look like. I'm discovering that doesn't have to be true.

Some of the most meaningful work of my life has taken place in my 60s and wasn't even something I could have imagined for myself a year ago. I didn't have a plan that said, "This is where I'm going." I simply knew more about what mattered to me, where I wanted to make a difference, and how I wanted to use my time and experience.

Following that has led to conversations, relationships, and opportunities that have continued to expand what I thought was possible. I've also learned that you don't need to have the whole path figured out before you start. You can understand what lights you up, what gives your life meaning, where you want to help, who you want to help, and begin there.

Don't discount your goals, your dreams, your passions, or your purpose because of your age or stage of life. And don't let anyone else discount them either.

Pursue what matters to you with an open heart and pure intention, and stay open to where it leads. You may find that the possibilities are far more expansive and impactful than anything you could have imagined for yourself.

Here's to what's still possible,

Tamara

P.S. What are you still curious about pursuing, regardless of your age or stage of life?

Creating Space Update

Not much physical progress to report this week, and I'm okay with that. Life has been full, and Creating Space was never meant to become another item on my to-do list.

I'm learning that creating space isn't always about clearing a cupboard or filling a donation bag. Sometimes it's simply about leaving a little more room in your life for what matters and for possibilities you haven't considered yet.

The closets will still be there next week. 😊