I’m glad that setting goals is not something to be done just at the beginning of a new year – in fact – goals can be set at anytime .

A dear friend of mine has just set herself a goal. It has to do with something that she has dreamt of for a long time – and she has been waiting for the opportunity to set out to achieve this goal – to make her dream a reality – for – as this quote says – “Setting goals is the first step in turning the invisible into the visible”.

Of course – in order to achieve her goal – she has had to come up with a plan – for – “A goal without a plan – is just a dream”.

For me – life should always include ‘dreams’ – new experiences to focus on – challenges that stretch me – it keeps life exciting – and gives me something to aim for.

Someone once said that – “A goal should scare you a little – and excite you a lot” – and I love that – and have found it so true many times.

Of course I have to confess that there have been times when I have set myself a goal – made plans – in order to reach that goal – and yet have not succeeded in reaching it fully.

Yet – the important thing is – to have a goal anyway – for – “The tragedy in life – is not failing to reach your goals – the tragedy in life – is having no goals to reach”.

And so – I will continue to dream – to set my goals – and to help me accomplish any of this – I will continue to make my plans.

All of this adds interest and sparkle to my life – and – to quote – “You are never too old to set another goal – or to dream a new dream”.

I shall also eagerly follow my friend’s journey – as she sets out her plans to achieve her goal – and fulfil her dream.

Blessings – Lois