It’s never too late
Photography by Katie Lawman @lawmanandco
We tell ourselves a lot of stories about time. That we’re too old. That we’ve missed our moment. If we didn’t start something when we were younger, then the window has closed, and it’s not worth trying anymore. But the truth is, life is both short and long; there’s always space to begin again, though you don’t want to end this life with regrets
Five years ago, I thought I was “too old” to start sprint training again. I told my partner that I regretted never taking my training seriously and checking how fast I truly could be. He encouraged me to get back into it, but I’d convinced myself I had missed the chance, that my fastest days were already behind me and picking it back up would prove that harsh reality to me. But here I am, at 30 years old, starting from the beginning and sprinting again. I hired a coach, and I’m loving it; it feels so fulfilling to return to something I deeply love
Do I wish I had started sooner? Absolutely. But do I regret starting now? Not for a second. Because the joy of doing something you love isn’t about being the fastest, the youngest, or the “best.” It’s about showing up and letting yourself enjoy it
And the same goes for this space right here. Today marks four years of Embracing Gemini. When I first started posting on here, I had no idea if I would still be writing all these years later. I don’t share it widely, and sometimes I still wonder if anyone’s even reading. But I’m so proud of what it has become. And here’s the thing, even if I hadn’t started four years ago, I could have started today
That’s the beauty of it. We’re never too late, and we’re never too old. Starting today is always better than wishing tomorrow that you had
So if there’s something in your heart, whether it’s picking back up an old hobby, finally trying that thing you’ve always wanted to do, or creating something just for yourself, let this be your reminder: you don’t need permission, and you’re not behind. Life doesn’t run on a strict timeline. It expands and contracts depending on how fully you let yourself live it
It’s never too late to start. And you might just look back one day, thankful you did
Here are some journaling prompts to support you:
What’s something I’ve always wanted to try but told myself it was “too late”?
Where does my fear of being “too old” or “behind” really come from?
How would my life feel different if I started today?
What’s an activity or hobby I used to love that I could bring back into my life now?
How can I reframe “missed time” into gratitude for the opportunity I have today?
What role does comparison play in stopping me from starting?
How do I want to feel when I look back on my life in 10 years?
What small step could I take this week toward something new?
Who inspires me by showing it’s never too late to begin again?
If I gave myself full permission to start fresh, what would I choose to do?
