Life In-Between

I am currently living in the in-between of so many things. I’ve spent years trying to “arrive” only to realize I am chasing the wind. The amount of mental and emotional energy spent waiting to check a box is unreal. With every milestone reached, I celebrate, only to look up and see three more milestones. It’s frustrating, disheartening, and ultimately foolish of me to continue this cycle. 

This year I’m accepting the in-between stages. I’m accepting that the in-between is “just a season” and more importantly, that I don’t have to press pause on my entire life just because I haven’t “arrived” at the place I want to be. I know I’m not the only one who has been swept up in the idea of, “I am going to wait until I graduate, I get married, I get a new job, I get a promotion, I get the settlement, I have a baby, or I buy a house” narrative. I could keep going on listing general things we typically “wait for.” But, what do we(I) do during the in-between? In the past, I would “dwell” on where I should be and how long it is taking  me to get there. 

Not anymore! 

I am going to LIVE! I am going to run my race. I’ve missed way too many opportunities and beautiful moments waiting for the next milestone. I want to embrace the beauty, launch the business, start the project, finish the painting and be grateful along the journey during the “in-between.” I encourage you to join me! 

What have you stopped pursing while “in-between?” (Comment below) 

I am praying for you!