On turning 41, Tara Allen reflects on alignment, intention, and the question we should all be asking: At 100 years old, what will you be proud of?
I'm turning 41 today, and instead of focusing on age, I'm thinking about alignment, about my future self and what's truly possible.
I try to live in a way where one day, when I'm 100 years old, sitting on my front porch having a conversation with my husband, I can honestly say:
What a magnificent, beautiful life I lived. I have no regrets. I built deep, meaningful relationships. I lived a life of growth, impact, and contribution.
Getting older has taught me a few simple truths
- Not to take life too seriously.
- To give grace.
- To forgive quickly.
- To take the leap—even when it's uncomfortable.
- To be present, because tomorrow is not promised.
Life doesn't owe us anything.
If it's to be, it's up to me.
Life isn't about perfection or titles—it's about who you're becoming. It's about finding your path, helping others, loving deeply, and leaving every place a little better than you found it.
So today, I'm reflecting on this question
When you're 100 years old, sitting on your front porch… what do you want to be proud of?
- Your relationships?
- Your impact?
- The risks you took?
- The love you gave?
- The life you truly lived?
It's never too late to realign.
It's never too early to live intentionally.
Here's to growing older, wiser, and more grateful, a life with no regrets.
With heart & intention,
Tara Allen
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