Shine on you Crazy Diamonds!

Some of us who didn’t grow up with much guidance or support, had to make it on our own and really learn the hard way. We made mistakes, trusting the wrong people, being betrayed by a cruel world and many of us losing ourselves in the jungle of life without a machete. Many close to us didn’t survive, and this made it even more terrifying. Many of us spent much of our lives learning how to forgive our own mistakes and those of our families and how they affected us. Most just hide from life and go along with the flow, never rocking the boat so they will make it through without too much damage inside and out.

But there are a few of us out there who never went along with the flow, or the herd. We fought, we loved, we called bullshit out and suffered the consequences. We learned to observe from a distance and found our own balance and self-expression were the only truth to living a life worth living. Also, a tough and lonely way to go. We were rejected, and even feared by the culture and society.

We are the ones who saw a need and were sly enough to gracefully change the direction of where the herd was going, out of snoozville and into someplace exciting and new. We were the first one on the dance floor, that got the party started. We were the wild ones who jumped in that pool with our clothes on at the end of that paid gig. We were the ice breakers, the trend setters that saw what was possible next before everyone else.

We started the creative things and stepped back to behold the fun they brought, because it was never about us, it was about what we created that took on a life and positive change all on its own. We also knew how to climb the ladder to success but didn't like where that ladder was headed if it was set up by someone else. We knew we needed to find our own way on our own terms.

Eventually, we became what we needed, our own fathers and mothers to ourselves.  This led to becoming the guidance that developed our own beings into something much more valuable than what we observed in the kids we saw we grew up with, that did have loving and intelligent good parenting.

Many of us had enough time, determination, and passion to survive and let go of the shit and stuff we really didn't need to set ourselves free and live a better life.

Many of us don't have anything huge to show as far as worldly stuff on the outside anymore, but we certainly do on the inside. We did, but when we changed what we truly valued in life, we let a lot of it go. I think this is why so many I know start later in life to create the real fulfilling life they want. They finally got real with themselves and discovered what matters most.

This life factor creates “Late Bloomers”.  Yet the advantage in being a late bloomer that you may not know is, late bloomers bring much, much more to the table of whatever they engage in. Be it business, intimacy, friendship, and any form of creative expression. We are the Real Deal because we not only have the knowledge, we also have the applied experience that has been tested out. We late bloomers have the scars and awards to prove it.

This combination Knowledge + Life Experience = Wisdom, is the definition of what living breathing real wisdom may be.  Late bloomers who rediscover themselves in the last half of their lives, tend to give themselves the permission to live their lives as they were originally intended. Some may have endured much more than their share of heavy, burdensome, overwhelming painful lives, that at the last half of life, they get to be happy, free and full of joy and playfulness, living the childhood they missed as children themselves. 

We learned how to trust ourselves and follow our own inner guidance. We learned the secret of self-reliance and the importance of good quality friendships, how be a good friend to those we love, let the toxic ones go, and nurture and cherish the truly good ones we have.

We learned that happiness did not come from being competitive with others as everyone else was around us. Real winning comes from the honor from our competitiveness with ourselves to attain personal excellence refinement and self-mastery. We learned that the secret to true success in relationships was to not take our egos too seriously. With wisdom comes good timing. Late bloomers are methodical, intuitive and patient, but also realize that they are running out of time. This combination is how magic happens in one’s life direction and purpose!

When a late bloomer finally wakes up and decides to step into their true power, beauty and life – BIG THINGS HAPPEN. 

Whatever they decide to do will become a success. A Real Success in ways that the world around them may not understand. They make huge changes and may do drastic things that may freak out their friends and family during the transition. It involves discovering what really brings meaning, purpose and what legacy they want to leave behind for their own.

There are even what I call “Crazy Diamond Late Bloomers.” We are the ones in a hurry to create something we can leave behind for our beloveds and inspire and help the heart of humanity.  We choose to live these lives because we are the Crazy Diamonds that have something to share that is truly valuable. We are bold, fearless and seasoned by life. We have inner wisdom golden nuggets of goodness that many need to hear to better their own lives.

We know how to create a life for ourselves in a way that is manageable, profitable and fulfilling, fun and full of real true freedom. The smartest ones get paid to have fun and share their inner wealth of love and joy.

This is the true reward at the end of life. The trust we have earned with ourselves and ability to attract like-minded beings to us, is the icing on the grand cake. We create the family we never had and a creative home that we are proud to share with those we love. 

Even if you have not known “Great Love” yet.  As a late bloomer, you are more prepared for truly great love than anyone. You have learned from your mistakes in loves past. You are wiser now. It is your time now. The loneliness you once felt as a child will be melted away when you feel their lips touch yours. There is someone longing to love you and share in your dreams who will be there for you when you need them the most.  THERE IS SOMEONE FOR EVERYONE.

This love coming your way, will not rob you of your freedom.

So, Shine On and Allow Love to find you just as you are right now. You may be a bit older but are more lovable than ever.  So, if you are frustrated sometimes and feel behind, slow or just lost. Trust in yourself. Listen to your positive inner guidance. Do what you always wished you had done. Create a beautiful happy life while you are still here. DO IT NOW.

IT'S NEVER TOO LATE TO START AGAIN!