Purpose, Routine, and Growth
When Inspiration Takes a Vacation
Sometimes, motivation simply doesn’t show up. Last Friday, I skipped writing a blog post, not because I was too busy, but because the drive to write just wasn’t there. Inspiration can disappear, leaving me on the couch with nothing but chickpea puffs and shows I’m supposed to catch up on. Thursday’s workout left me so exhausted that even the act of tying my shoes felt like an Olympic event. Let’s be real: my blog audience is probably just myself, a random friend, and an internet bot generating odd comments about my book sales. That’s fine by me. I write for the therapeutic value, not for applause. So, if you’re reading this, congratulations! If not, you’re missing out on some quality over-sharing, but either way, I won’t lose sleep over it.
Living in the Existential Slow Lane
I find myself in a strange place these days, debating whether to reorganize my sock drawer or simply stare at the ceiling. I know I’m not alone; everyone gets caught in existential traffic jams, unsure which lane to choose. Are we truly happy, or just pretending for the sake of those around us? Sometimes I question whether I’m making choices because they make sense, or because others expect me to. At 46 years young, I’ve lost patience for petty drama. After years of moving and deploying, I could earn a frequent flyer card for existential crises. Now, my weekly highlight is vacuuming baseboards. Gone are the days of high-stakes leadership; today, I’m the champion of dust bunny removal. If cleaning had a trophy, it would sit proudly beside my collection of questionable life choices.
Chasing Purpose and Experimenting with Life
Let’s be honest: we’re all chasing purpose like it’s the last donut in the break room. If you’re not, it might be time to consider your happiness-to-routine ratio. Settling for less isn’t an option, life’s too short to climb down the ladder, unless you’re rescuing a cat. We attend church, join gyms, volunteer, make friends at work, and occasionally try new things just to see if we can avoid embarrassment. There’s a time for everything, a time to experiment with new hobbies and a time to realize knitting might not be your calling (unless it is, then go for it). Sometimes, experiments turn out to be more breakdown than breakthrough, and it’s best to move on. Forward is the direction to go; backward belongs to spreadsheets and bad haircuts.
Reflecting on Character and Contribution
Ask yourself: are you a good person? It’s a valid question. Do you only seek to improve your own life, or do you help others move forward as well? That’s something worth thinking about. Personally, I want to be involved in things that bring more than myself ahead, but what about you?
