A quote from Dr. Sam Qarashi (@samqarashi) caught my eye.
“My current reality is always a starting point.”
Ok, so maybe that seems obvious. But is it?
When was the last time you stopped to ask yourself what your current reality is—and considered what it means?
I unwound it like this:
My current reality is: I am 67 years old, in good health, with good solid relationships with my wife and children (and my 4-year-old granddaughter, of course). I am still working full-time and actively learning.
OK, good so far. But here’s where it gets sticky.
What is likely to change?
When will I stop working?
How will I transition to something else? What is that something else?
What happens if my health changes? What and who does that impact?
What do I need to do to prepare for a shift in my work life?
What can I control?
What might be possibilities to explore?
Who should I speak with?
Do you get the picture? Our current reality is just a starting point for considering possible next steps.
It takes time and space to consider. If you’re inundated with a day-to-day routine that doesn’t support your ability to delve into future-thinking—perhaps it’s time you created more space.
After all, no one likes to be unprepared for the myriad of possibilities. While you might not be able to solve it all, you might cover enough to build a runway for a more satisfying life in your next chapter.
