By Nancy Stoops

Just for a moment, picture your last day here on earth.  You’re not in any pain and you’re lying on your bed.  As the day goes by, you’re entire life is flashing by and you’re really taking stock of your life.  I want you to ask yourself, will you be content with your life or will you be filled with regret?

So once again, I find myself writing a very motivational article that is intended to wake those of you who always put off ‘living your life’.  I wonder what it is that you fear, and why you don’t understand that this is the only chance that you will get.

We seem to believe that we have many more tomorrows than we actually do.  All we really can count on is today, and the here and now.  Today is the day to start making your dreams come true.  Today is the day to start living a life with no regrets.

Don’t feel guilty because you have a dream and need to put energy into making it happen.  I mean, after all, dreams coming true are just our rewards for hard work.  I’ve seen many of my own – and many other people’s – dreams come true.  I believe anything is possible if you are willing to do the work.

To me there is nothing worse than a life filled with regret.  To me a life filled with regret is a life wasted.  Trust me when I tell you, it’s never too late to go after a dream.  Don’t tell me you’re too young or too old, but instead modify that dream for the time being.  I know that part of a dream come true is better than none at all.  Inner peace comes by living a life without regret, and so does happiness!

This article was written by Nancy Stoops M.A., M.F.T. Nancy is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. She has a private practice in Diamond Bar and is currently accepting new clients. Nancy is also a motivational speaker who can inspire your employees or group members. She runs free family support groups, a group on loss for seniors, and groups on how to manage anger. For more information about any of these services, feel free to contact Nancy at (909) 229-0727; or you may e-mail her at stoopsshecter@earthlink.net. You may purchase Nancy’s books, Live Heal and Grow and Midnight the Therapy Dog at Amazon.com.