Living your life on purpose
Have you ever found yourself in a position where everything appears to be occurring in your thoughts but nothing appears to be happening in reality? Your plans are flawless, yet they are impossible to carry out or bring to life because of their perceived flaws.
Yep! I’ve also been there. I still float in and out of that feeling now and then.
You dread the question “What’s next?” for a moment, and you appear to know where you’re headed, or where you should be, but you feel stuck as if you’re traveling in circles.
I understand. “The purpose limbo” is the worst state somebody can be in.
I’m not referring to the “Limbo” theology of the Roman Catholic Church; rather, the limbo of purpose, the state of lost dreams, and reduced hopes. It’s referred to as “mental imprisonment,” and it may have a devastating effect on anyone.
Most people find themselves in this situation while attempting to shift from one stage of their lives to the next. The desperate search for that kick to jolt us up never ends, just like in Christopher Nolan’s 2010 film Inception, and you and I both know there are degrees to this.
When you’re stuck in purpose limbo, your life proceeds at a snail’s pace, while the world around you moves at a breakneck speed.
The problem isn’t that you’ve fallen into this state; because everyone does at some point in their lives, the problem is that you’ve decided to stay there. Yes, it is a matter of choice, since the decision to depart or stay is always a personal one.
You can only pick to move from point A to point B. Choosing to remain static can jeopardize your mental health and cause you to perceive life through a distorted lens.
Even when you’re awake, you feel as if you’re dreaming. Your intellect is exhausted, you are too sluggish to put out an effort, and you are too terrified to even try for fear of failure. However, you must realize that you are not alone.
Your surroundings and those around you might sometimes play a role in this. People around you can assist you to get out of limbo or keep you there, but there are some things we can do to help ourselves get out of it.
- Surround yourself with people who will not celebrate your failure or lack of productivity. If your buddies are okay with you being average or unproductive, you should audit your circle (or, better yet, trade them for a plate of rice *laughs*). This will assist in instilling a sense of responsibility in you.
- The right kind of accountability will keep you on your toes, not just for them, but also for yourself, because self-motivation isn’t always enough to get us through. Maintain a good energy field surrounding you at all times, and then get started.
- Start small and get busy with the things that align with your vision. Small start-ups aren’t always financially viable. Begin with small steps and work your way up to huge strides. Small starts benefit from small gradual stages as well.
- LIVE, LOVE, and LAUGH are three words that come to mind when thinking about life. Take care of your mental health by engaging in enjoyable activities. Having a lot of fun can help you come up with fresh ideas because there are plenty of them hiding in plain sight.
- Finally, whatever you do, don’t go insane trying to outrun anyone. Stay on your own path and you will get to where you need to be. The sky is big enough for everyone, so focus and ignore the competition in your head and I’m positive you’ll be fine.
