I've never believed time limits us. I'm a late bloomer, and have been all my life. I don't see that changing, nor do I want it to. I like taking my time and figuring things out instead of rushing into something out of fear. I like learning, and I like the search for things or people who are inspiring. I've switched careers a few times, and am finally doing something I love, even if it's not very lucrative. It took a while to get here, and I may even change again.

But I've learned that this is ok. Because I'm a late bloomer, I was particularly heartened by a story my friend shared with me over breakfast this morning. She was telling me about her father-in-law, who is 91 years old. He was married to his wife for nearly 60 years…a family man in every way. His marriage had its ups and downs, but he stayed with his wife until she passed away seven years ago of lung cancer. Really fell in love. They have fun together.

A couple of years after his wife passed, at the ripe age of 86, he met a woman and fell in love. Apparently, this is the happiest he's been in his life…she is 90, and he is 91. They travel, go out with friends…in fact, they have busier social lives than my friend who is in her 40′s. They are completely in love, and very romantic. I have to say, as a late bloomer, I appreciate the fact that they found such happiness in their twilight years. All we have is the present.

This is proof that your best years are never behind you as long as you're open to the present. I was taught this lesson the other day when i saw the movie Beginners. If you haven't seen it, run to your nearest theatre…it is touching and sincere and the best film I've seen in a while. A 76 year old widower comes out of the closet when his wife of 40 years dies, and he finds the love of his life as well. Even at age 91, we don't have to live in the past or fear the future.