It's All a State of Mind

The beginning of a new year brings hope for a better tomorrow. Even if your life is full and rewarding, it’s a great time to be thankful for what you have and look forward to what’s ahead. As I always say in the Choose Your Ideal Place presentations, I believe that everyone deserves to live their ideal life regardless of gender, age, income, status, or race. It’s not a matter of wealth, but rather a state of mind. Each one of us can achieve our goals with the right attitude.

Speaking of a state of mind, in October 2022, I spent 10 days with friends on an action-packed vacation to Costa Rica. My husband and I had been to Central America before, but not like this. One of our friends is a retired school teacher who spent many years touring high school students through Costa Rica. He treated our group, whose ages ranged from 51 to 79, to the same grueling schedule as the teenagers. This trip taught me that it is a state of mind. We had three people who were very afraid of heights, and these people faced their fears as they soared through the clouds, zip-lining in a cloud forest. To witness their bravery at their ages taught me that you can do anything. It is possible to overcome a lifetime of fear. As I have spent close to 30 years working with people who are considering making a move to a new destination and life, it is apparent that those who overcome their fears of the unknown lead exciting and rewarding lives. I encourage each of you to look outside of your comfort zone and consider what more there is to life. I encourage you to set aside the snow shovels and get ready for your next adventure. Peruse the planned communities in this issue and plan your trips to visit this Spring so you can feel a little younger and inspired.

Join me at the Ideal-LIVING Real Estate Shows this winter to learn how you can find your ideal destination, life, and home. We will have presentations and exhibits that showcase the best places to live. You can RSVP for an event in your area at ideal-LIVING.com/shows.

Don’t wait for tomorrow. Start living your ideal life today.

by Kelly Godbey | kellyg@ideal-LIVING.com