Waiting for Things to Be Just Right before Doing Anything

Daily writing prompt

What is one thing you would change about yourself?

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I’ve lost track of how many times I’ve restarted this post. There are just too many things I want to change about myself that I can’t decide which one to talk about. I started out with my doom-and-gloom Debbie Downer personality, then I switched to my unhealthy lifestyle, then I thought I’d get spiritual and discuss my fluctuating faith, but that would have been too revealing for my comfort.

So I thought I’d just focus on my tendency to wait for the right timing. I should just do it now. It may be a struggle. Things may be less than inspiring or motivating. I may not be ready. Just do it anyway. I’ll never regret trying. Obviously, I have many regrets on this front. I’ve since learned that the timing is never right and things are never ideal, and before I know it, I’ve missed my chance.

That’s the other thing I should change: thinking that ships have sailed for good. Ships come back, dummy. Relax, I’m talking to myself. The chance remains. It may not be in my face, but it’s lurking somewhere within my reach. So what if it’s super late? So what if I’m past my prime? So what if my children are past the ages they should have enjoyed something or hit a milestone? So frikkin what? Just keep at it. Give it a whirl anyway. Get off your depressed tush. Still talking to myself.

Hehe. So there.