Go For It Blind

The path ahead might be shrouded in mystery, but that's precisely where your power lies. As women over 50, we've spent decades trying to figure everything out before taking action. We've meticulously planned, carefully weighed options, and often waited for the "perfect moment" that never arrived. But here's the revelation that changed everything for me: life's greatest transformations happen when we dare to move forward without seeing the entire path.

The Mystery of Movement

I know firsthand the paralysis of waiting for the perfect moment. For years, I watched life fly by while searching for the "right time" to pursue my dreams. It wasn't until I faced my own mortality after 50 that I realized – there is no perfect moment. Every significant breakthrough in my life came when I finally decided to move forward despite the uncertainty.

Think about the most significant moments in your life – the career shifts, the relationships, the bold decisions. How many of them followed a predictable path? The reality is that both triumphs and challenges arrive unannounced. That promotion you never saw coming, the unexpected health challenge that taught you strength, the chance encounter that changed everything – none came with a warning or a guidebook.

The Paralysis of Perfect Planning

The illusion of control kept me stuck in the familiar, even when it no longer served my highest purpose. I would meticulously plan every detail, convinced that I needed to know every step before taking the first one. But life had other plans. It wasn't until I faced the reality of time passing that I understood – waiting for certainty was actually holding me back from realizing my dreams.

While we wait for guarantees that never come, we miss countless opportunities for growth and fulfillment in the process. This waiting game becomes particularly costly after 50, when we're finally positioned to leverage our wisdom, experience, and authentic power.

My Own Blind Journey

Let me share something personal: When I finally decided to step into my power and launch my business, I didn't have everything figured out. I had skills, yes – decades of experience and knowledge. But the path ahead? Completely unclear. What I discovered was revolutionary: Everything I needed was already within me. The skills I'd accumulated over decades were more than enough to get started, and I could learn whatever else I needed along the way.

The Action Imperative

Every desire carries within it a call to action. This isn't just motivational speak – it's a truth I've lived. When I finally embraced uncertainty and took that first step, doors began to open that I couldn't have imagined while standing still. The universe responded not to my perfect plans, but to my willingness to move forward, even when the path ahead was unclear.

The Power of Blind Faith in Yourself

Moving forward without complete clarity isn't reckless – it's an act of profound self-trust. After 50, I realized that I had accumulated enough wisdom to handle whatever came my way. This is where purpose meets power as I teach in the Core 4 Principles of F.I.R.E.™. When you're aligned with your purpose, passion naturally follows, creating an unstoppable momentum that transcends fear of the unknown.

Navigating the Unknown

The journey into uncertainty requires a different kind of compass – one calibrated by inner wisdom rather than external validation. Looking back, I see how every skill I acquired, every challenge I overcame, and every lesson I learned was preparing me for the moment I would finally trust myself enough to leap.

Consider these powerful truths:

• Every major innovation started with an uncertain step

• The most fulfilling relationships often begin with an unexpected hello

• Our greatest achievements usually look nothing like our original plans

• Clarity comes through movement, not contemplation

The Wisdom of Uncertainty

Uncertainty isn't just something to tolerate – it's a powerful teacher. It shows us our true strength, reveals unexpected opportunities, and forces us to rely on our inner wisdom rather than external guarantees. This is particularly powerful for women over 50, as we've reached a stage where our intuitive wisdom can guide us more reliably than any external roadmap.

Think of life as a dark room filled with treasures. For years, I stood at the doorway, waiting for someone to turn on the lights. But the real magic happened when I started moving forward in the dark, discovering that each step revealed not just more of the room, but more of my own capabilities and potential.

The Time Is Now

Remember, stagnation born of fear is the only true failure. I learned this lesson later than I would have liked, but it transformed everything. Movement, even uncertain movement, creates momentum that the universe can work with. Your wisdom, experience, and inner knowing are ready to guide you. The question isn't whether you're ready – your age and experience have already prepared you. The question is: What bold step will you take today, even without seeing the entire path?

Living in possibility requires embracing the mystery of what lies ahead. It means trusting that your accumulated wisdom will guide you through whatever challenges arise. After 50, we've earned the right to trust ourselves this deeply. We've earned the right to move forward boldly, even when – especially when – we can't see what's around the corner.

About the Author

Dr. Diva Verdun, the Fierce Factor Expert and #1 transformative architect on aging, empowers women over 50 to seize their destiny and Age with Power™. Through her signature F.I.R.E.™ methodology and Fenom University, she ignites women's fierce potential to live life on their terms. Follow her on Facebook or Linkedin.