Feeling Stuck in Life: An Inner Exploration at Thirty-Eight
Not till we are lost, in other words, not till we have lost the world, do we begin to find ourselves. Henry David Thoreau Lately, I have been feeling stuck and overwhelmed with questions. At 38, I am frustrated and doubting if I have accomplished what I’m supposed to by now. The pressure to pursue a PhD, start dating again, and build a long-term relationship makes me question if I’m on the right path or if I’m falling behind my peers. I blame it on the so-called midlife transition , something many women go through. But let this blog be my first small step toward finding hope in the journey of my life. I have come across the idea that rather than forcefully pushing for change, we should let it unfold naturally. This perspective resonates deeply with me as I reflect on my own journey. Nearly seven years have passed since I completed my master’s degree, and the idea of pursuing a PhD feels both daunting and overwhelming. The pressure has intensified as I see many others, ...