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During the pause
between achievements, many people begin to question what their life is about. The elation we feel when we learn an
important lesson, achieve a goal, or have a big breakthrough can sometimes be
met with a period of downtime afterward. During this period of transition, we
may feel unsure and not know where to turn next. In the pause between
achievements, many people begin to wonder what their life is about. These
feelings are common and strike everyone from time to time. Human beings are
active creatures — we feel best when we are working on a project or
vigorously pursuing a goal. But there is nothing inherently wrong with
spending a day, a week, or even a month simply existing and not having a
plan. Just be. It won’t be long before you embark upon your next voyage of
growth and discovery. The quiet lull between ideas, projects, and
goals can make life seem empty. After accomplishing one objective, you may
want to move immediately on to the next. However, when your next step is
unclear, you may feel frustrated, disconnected, or mildly depressed. You may
even perceive your lack of forward momentum as an indicator of imminent
stagnation. To calm these distressing thoughts, try to accept that if your
intent is personal growth, you will continue to grow as an individual whether
striving for a specific objective or not. This pause can be a cathartic
experience that gives you the time to think about what you have recently gone
through and leisurely contemplate what you wish to do next. In simply being
and going through the motions of everyday life, you can reconnect with your
priorities in a very organic, unforced way. The mindful transitional pause can take
many forms. For some, it can be a period of reflection that helps them
understand how their life has unfolded. For others, it can be a period of
adjustment where new values based on recent changes are integrated into daily
life. Just because you’re not headed swiftly to a final destination doesn’t
mean you should assume that you have lost your drive. The stage between
journeys can become a wonderful period of relaxation that prepares you for
the path that will soon be revealed. |
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