Life rarely unfolds exactly as you managed. Some days pass way too quickly, whilst others feel heavy and slow. More often than not, the future seems so far away until it suddenly arrives.
By choosing to shape your journey with intention, you give yourself the chance to experience personal, sometimes life-changing, moments.
The joy and wonder of dreaming big.
You deserve to dream without limits. Picturing yourself climbing a mountain, writing a book, travelling the world or learning a language isn’t chasing a fantasy. You’re laying the foundation for growth. Imagining something bigger pulls you away from routine and shows you that change is actually possible.
If you’ve always wanted to see the Northern Lights, planning that trip involves saving, researching, planning, and stepping outside your comfort zone. The steps taken before you stand under that glowing sky will have already taught you so much and increased your knowledge, confidence, and decision-making skills.
Living for today
Future plans have meaning, but nearly all of life happens in the moments between them. Don’t let these slip by.
If you only focus on the next big thing, you risk overlooking small things available right now or worse, the people sitting beside you. Call an old friend or two, eat dinner at the dining table with family without phones, or sit and watch the sunrise. Things like this cost nothing but attention and will remind you that life is already happening all around.
Find depth in the present, don’t wait for grand events to make life worthwhile.
Balancing dreams with reality
While dreaming of the future is uplifting, it’s also important to ground yourself and remember the practical details of life. Ignoring them can create stress that may eventually rob you of energy for the things you enjoy.
Dealing with tasks like budgeting, insurance, or even setting up funeral plans matters. These steps give you peace of mind and stability to live the life you want to live, while you can.
The relief of knowing you’ve taken care of all necessary paperwork, or have savings set aside for emergencies, will free up mental space and allow you to think about your next adventure. It’s not always glamorous work, but it shapes the foundation that supports everything else.
Decide what you want to leave behind.
Thinking about your legacy – what you want to leave behind when you’re gone – gives shape to the meaning of your life. While there are physical things such as possessions and money to consider, don’t forget about values, stories, and lessons. Ask yourself what you want people to remember about you.
It’s important not to let other people’s values or impressions dictate what you see as important. Prioritise what you believe in. By choosing what to share and with whom, you create a ripple effect that extends beyond what you can see.
There’s no point clinging to certainty. Life is all about living in the present and daring to dream, whilst also sorting what needs to be sorted, and deciding what legacy to leave.