Knowing when to move on is key to individual growth. I once read a book by the title of "Passages". In it-- the author had broken down life into the stages we go through. I'm not convinced that we all pass through the stages as the book portrayed--but I'm convinced his theory was valid to a degree.
Getting stuck in one stage of life denies one the full potential that our existence offers. Some people are cursed by the complacency that comes with playing it safe. People will often finish a particular goal such as higher education, getting married, attaining a career goal, starting a family, retirement--and consider life complete.Fear of growth and change acts like an anchor around our necks--choking off our destiny.
By staying pat--one is actually regressing in all areas of ones life. "Passages" will pass you by if you give into complacency. Marriages, careers, all manner of relationships are also caught up in this. One partner continues to stretch and grow and the other stays put. Before long a gulf will develop and what was once the perfect match is now out of sync.
The comfort zone that begins as complacency soon changes into unease and frustration.We sense that the people and opportunites of our life are abandoning us. But it is we who have abandoned them.
Our "life" literally outgrows us. Friendships, relationships, jobs,--all leave us in the dust as they go forward. Life always seeks to expand. If our free will allows complacency to put the breaks on, chaos will always develop.
So--let's step into the future and all its wonders without settling for today. Not only will all our relationships and ventures be vibrant--but they will be rich beyond our wildest dreams.
Now if I can just keep up with Yodi as he is off exploring the farthest reaches of the neighborhood--dragging me into the future.
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