“One day, in retrospect, the years of struggle will strike you as the most beautiful.”

Sigmund Freud

I’ve been a bit quiet lately online as I strive to finish a big project offline.

What do we miss out on as a result of our pursuit for success?

Sometimes we feel caught up in the weeds while chasing our goals. With an endless cycle of commitments and responsibilities, it can be hard to enjoy ourselves.

We wonder if we are missing out on the essence of life passing us by – this unique moment with certain special people will never happen again.

Do you have similar thoughts?

I find it helps to try and to pull back a little. Set some boundaries. Create time to relax and have some fun, even through the struggles.

After all, one day, we may look back on this beautiful time and think, why didn’t I stop and smell the roses?