Life Has Acts

Life is like a play. There is an introduction, multiple acts, and then a conclusion. The one constant between everyone’s “play of life” is that there is a beginning, when you are born, and an end, when you die. The acts making up the “body” of the play are completely unique for everyone. It is important to note that the “play of life” does not only have one body act. Since you are the writer and actor of your play, you can narrate and shape your life however you want. You do not need to commit to any one thing, and you can always change what is next. Your play features a constantly evolving and changing script depending on what you are doing at any particular moment. Each change and each pivot starts the beginning of a new body act. There will never be just one act in your play when you can write your script.

By recognizing and understanding that the body of your play makes up the vast majority of your life, you can constantly look to create a better experience. Each act is a different phase in your life, and you can expect a new phase to appear often. With any significant change in your life, you welcome a new act.

Going to college is a new act.

Backpacking across Europe is a new act.

Getting a first job is a new act.

Retiring from sports is a new act.

Getting married is a new act.

Starting a family is a new act.

Moving across the country is a new act.

Whatever the situation, you welcome the transition and view it as another part of your overall “play.”

Major changes are not the only parts of life that are recognized for having their own acts. If you look back in time, the skills and tasks of your daily lives have assuredly changed when compared to today. Looking forward, you are able to start today and change what your future looks like.

If you want to start learning a new language, that is the start of a new phase.

If you want to learn a new skill, beginning is the start of a new phase.

If you want to become more flexible, taking yoga classes is the start of a new phase.

Whatever the desired change, as long as you are still alive, you can begin that new act in the play that is your life. It is rarely too late to start anew and welcome a new act. There is no need to become complacent or bored when you are the scriptwriter of your life. Start a new act, and see where it goes.