How to Find a New Sense of Self When Your Most Fulfilling Job is Done

I’ve been thinking about what makes a fulfilling life lately.

In my late teens/early 20’s, I had a (totally and utterly) shocking revelation. 

Wait for it…

My parents are people. 

I know, I know. Complete disbelief. 

What was this world I was living in where my mom and dad, the people put on earth to serve my every need, have thoughts, feelings, needs, desires, hopes, dreams and past experiences that impact how they see the world!?

People who seek fulfillment. 

MIND BLOWN.

But as I realized that my parents are, in fact, mere mortals, I started thinking about how I view life.

I think many of us, by choice or not, look at life as being relatively linear. It makes sense. We seek feelings of structure or permanence in relationships, careers, etc. which gives us a sense of security and control. Sticking with what we know often feels like the path of least resistance.

We also define ourselves by the context that we’ve created and the expectations we’ve set, which are often arbitrary.

BUT RED ALERT: there’s no handbook for life. There are no predictable variables. That would be boring!

So what do you do when your predetermined path changes?

I couldn’t think of someone more qualified to talk about this topic than my beautiful and inspirational mom. 

We talk about this and so much more on my podcast.