Sometimes you can’t plan things, or you can but the plan doesn’t work out. On the other hand, I've learned to observe and listen for signals, which let me know what to do next. Here’s one that crept up and jumped in front of me this past week, and it’s about permission.
You don’t need permission to begin. Start small, and see if the world falls apart. I guarantee you that whatever happens, you'll learn something, and that'll help you take the next step, and the step after that.