Live Now — Because Tomorrow Isn’t Promised
- Alice Boswell
- Oct 17
- 3 min read
You Need to Live Life — Right Now
We hear it all the time: “You need to live life.” It’s something we say easily, but few people actually do it. Life isn’t promised to any of us. Tomorrow isn’t guaranteed. Yet we keep waiting — waiting for the right time, the perfect opportunity, the sign that tells us, “Now’s the moment.”
But here’s the truth:
The only time you truly have is now.
We plan for “someday” as if it’s promised — but someday isn’t on the calendar. We say:
“I’ll start next week.”
“I’ll begin on the 1st.”
“When the new year comes, I’ll really go for it.”
But are you promised next week? Will you even see the new year?
Sometimes it’s not about death. Sometimes it’s about life changing in an instant — an accident, a diagnosis, a tragedy. Something that shifts everything and takes away your ability to do the things you’ve been putting off. That’s why it’s so important to stop waiting and live now.
My Story — The Power of “Now”
I didn’t get my first acting gig until I was 45 years old. My first-ever audition was for the role of Calpurnia in “To Kill a Mockingbird.” I was nervous, unsure, and had never done anything like it before. But I showed up. I tried. And I got the part.
That moment changed everything for me.
It taught me that you are never too old, too late, or too inexperienced to follow your dreams. You just need the courage to start.
From that one “yes,” I began a journey that reshaped my entire life. I started my online magazine, produced shows and podcasts, wrote books, and even created my own stage play.
And through it all, I made sure to travel — because living isn’t just about working toward goals. It’s about enjoying the moments along the way.
“Sitting on the couch hoping and wishing could never help me reach my goals. You have to live. You have to move. You have to do.”
Stop Waiting for Permission
Tomorrow Isn’t Promised
So many people are stuck waiting. Waiting for permission, validation, or perfect timing. But no one is coming to give you permission to live your life. You have to give that to yourself, because tomorrow isn't promised to you, you must live.
Stop waiting for:
The perfect plan
The right amount of money
The right support system
The “right” moment
Because here’s the truth — perfection doesn’t exist. And time doesn’t wait.
The magic happens when you take imperfect action. When you move forward, even if you’re scared. When you start small, but start anyway.
“Don’t let fear or doubt hold you hostage. You have one life — don’t just exist in it, live it fully.”
Live Boldly. Live Intentionally.
Living now doesn’t mean being reckless — it means being purposeful. It means living with intention, joy, and balance. It means saying yes to what fills your heart and no to what drains it.
Take time to breathe. Travel. Create. Try something new. Make a mistake. Learn. Get back up. That’s what life is about — not perfection, but progress.
Ask yourself:✨ What dream have I been putting off?✨ What step could I take today to move closer to it?✨ What would my life look like if I stopped waiting?
When you look back, you won’t remember the times you played it safe. You’ll remember the moments you took the leap.
Your Life, Your Moment
If you’ve been waiting for a sign — this is it.
Stop waiting for:
The new year
The 1st of the month
The next Monday
Start today. Take one small, brave step — even if it’s just writing down your dream, signing up for a class, or sending that first email. Each small action builds momentum. That’s how change happens. That’s how dreams become reality.
Live now. Be responsible, but live boldly. Because wishing and waiting will never move you forward.
💬 Join the Conversation: What dream or goal have you been putting off? Drop it in the comments — let’s encourage each other to Collaborate, Create, and Celebrate Together!
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