You Can Start Over – Transformation Is Timeless!

I am rapidly approaching my 54th birthday (just two weeks away). So much has changed for me since I’ve reached my ‘golden jubilee year’ that my head is still spinning. I’ve learned a lot, but possibly the most important thing I’ve learned is – it is NEVER too late to start over. You can start over again. Start something new; find your passion; fall in love; embark on a path of self-reflection. It is all possible regardless of the number of years behind you.

If I find myself needing to start over in my 60’s, 70’s, or beyond, I believe I will find the strength and wherewithal to do so. Can I know this with complete certainty? No, but I firmly believe it is possible. I am doing it right now. It’s not easy, but you know what they say about the best things in life! So far it has been rewarding and self-affirming. Regardless of your age, even if you are in your 40’s, 50’s, 60’s, or beyond – you got this!

Starting Over Before

I’ve transformed myself many times and for many reasons. With each transformation, there has been growth and insight. It has been grueling every time, but it’s always been worth it!

In my 20’s, I transformed from a helpless victim into a loving wife and mother of five. My 30’s found me transforming from conformity into self-realization (coming out and growing up). My fourth decade had me moving towards helping others find their voice, getting justice, and learning hard lessons about love.

Starting Over Now

Here I am in my 50’s; some of these changes feel familiar and others are exciting and new. I met and married my wife, moved from a big city to a small town, had a grown child come home, and now I have returned to school (30+ years after completing my bachelor’s) with the desire to become a registered nurse. Returning to a classroom (albeit virtual) after so many years is absolutely terrifying. I decided that since I needed multiple pre-requisites to apply for the nursing program at our local junior college, I would choose one and see how I fared. I chose College Algebra – and here is why.

Never having done well in math, I dropped trigonometry in 11th grade. I knew full well I’d have to face my math fear in college if I wanted to be pre-med. When I started university (at 17) I enrolled in calculus. Having dropped trigonometry, I only made it through two weeks of calculus before dropping that class as well. Completely defeated, I changed my major, and prayed I would never see a math problem again! And, until now, I can happily report that the most complicated numbers I’ve looked at have been in my checking account.

Decades later, I realized that I had sold myself short. Maybe, had I asked for help, things might have been different. I was convinced I was just too stupid to wrap my feeble female brain around complex mathematics.

Stay Tuned…

So, today I am enrolled in College Algebra. I can and will conquer my fear head on! I can do it and I will. No final grade yet… follow my blog for updates! BUT I did get an ‘A’ on my first test (a 100% to be exact) – one exam down, two to go!

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