Rambling on about Why It’s Never Too Late for Fairy Tales and New Beginnings…
Dream a little dream with ME…

When we think of dreaming big or believing in fairy tales, childhood often comes to mind. Yet, the truth is that the magic of dreams, transformation, and new adventures doesn’t fade as we grow older—it simply evolves. No matter where you are in your life’s journey, you are never too old for dreaming. You are never too old for fairy tales. My Daddy told me that, you are never too old to do something new and make a change. I watched him evolve after his retirement from his Chiropractic Practice into a Real Estate Agent. One day he came by my house and announced, “I am going back to school to learn computers!” and he did… He was about the same age as I am now, and it breathed new life into his later years. That was in the 1990’s, In the world of 2025 things are evolving for those of us who are older at an alarming and at times a frightening rate.

My mother used to tell me that in my mind I would always be young and that it would be my body that failed me. I now understand this statement on a much more learned and personal level. Society sometimes tells us that ambition and reinvention belong to the young, but countless stories prove otherwise. Whether you’re 18 or 80, the courage to chase after your passions, to turn the page and start a new chapter, remains within reach. As long as you are willing to dream, new possibilities are always on the horizon.

There is beauty in changing life’s journey. Life isn’t a straight path, and it’s rarely too late to change direction. Perhaps you’ve always wanted to start a business, learn to paint, travel somewhere new, or go back to school. Maybe you want to write your own “happily ever after.” It’s never too late! Every twist and turn, every new venture, adds richness to your story.

Fairy tales are not just for children… They remind us that hope, courage, and transformation are timeless. The “fairy godmother” might be an unexpected friend or a newfound passion. The “magic” could be the moment you decide to believe in yourself again. And the “happily ever after” is not about perfection, but about embracing change and growth, no matter when it happens.

 I am at a crux again and dreaming of what if’s and could I’s and wishing life was not as chaotic and I did not feel like I was about to be sucked into a vortex. It is not fear that holds me back, but rather the restrictions of money and ability that render me stalled. I ponder what my “Happily Ever After” is now, it seems to change as I grow older. I feel invisible too often. Invisible is not something I ever really imagined and I now wonder if mom and dad just never told me this part. My sister and I both feel as if we are in a strange place, not where we ever thought we would be. Today I have thought of Laura Ingalls Wilder who published her first “Little House” book at 65, I did that too in the last 2 years. Grandma Moses began painting in her late seventies, her work became beloved around the world. These dreamers did not let age define them—they let their dreams guide them. I guess it is time to consider my dreams, what fuels my soul and heart. My journey is mine, and mine alone… This I know.

My dreams lately revolve around being still, enjoying the sights and sounds of the world. Having time to smell the roses, smell the coffee, and enjoy the beauty around me and savoring the peace inside of me. Yes, an Eat, Pray, Love type of adventure… I started small, I have unplugged from my normal life to be at my sisters for 10 days… The roar in my ears has died down, the perpetual movement that incurs each day slowed and on hold. I am trying to hear the God whispers inside and feel my way onward. I feel a need to wear soft clothes, eat more fruit, listen to music, dance in the kitchen, and watch sunrise and sunset. I dream of having an RV, of traveling and sleeping in wild and new places. Of being free from the day-to-day grind. Who knows, maybe I will get there, maybe I will change my mind next week. But I do know that daydreaming and believing in the fact that anything is possible keeps me going.

Life’s journey is full of surprises, detours, and second chances. No matter your age, you are worthy of dreaming, growing, and rewriting your story. The next chapter is waiting to be written, and the only limit is your belief in the magic of new beginnings. So go ahead—believe in fairy tales. Dream boldly. You are never too old to change your life’s journey and find your own “happily ever after.” I am not too Old for Fairy tales… neither are you…