We've all heard that the most efficient way to move forward in life is to work on attainable goals toward a vision.  While part of maintain a fulfilling life involves moving forward toward our ultimate objectives, it is also necessary to slow down enough to make sure we're going the right way.  We're sometimes so focused on the idea of "forward momentum" that we can forget where we are, where we're going, and end up missing the "turnoff".

--- Headin' Down the Highway ---

Many of my clients are those just coming out of some sort of "rut
entrenching" experience.  These experiences range from general stagnation, career rut, and post-success syndrome to the after-effects of trauma.  However, in all cases, they hit a point where they can't move forward and don't want to go back, so they meander around in a "safe circle" that they've created for themselves.

Generally, this circle provides protection and a calming place for them to regroup.  However, the downside is that it is far too easy to remain stuck in this place and forget how to get out.  That's where we sit down and devise a mission to reach their vision.  Of course, in the early stages, it's a slow process, but over time, they begin moving along at a rather rapid clip!

--- Was that the exit? ---

Once we get moving on our way, we occasionally lose site of where we're heading.  We begin down our paths to our visions, accomplishing goals left and right, but all of the sudden, we forget why we're doing all of this.  It's a common problem that we all experience from time to time. However, there are a couple of simple reasons why this happens. 

The first is that, as we're heading down our paths, we change our mind.
Movement and success breeds growth and maturity.  As we grow, we find that the things we once wanted are no longer as important as when we first came up with the idea to pursue them.  It is essential that we pursue those things that we feel are important now, but they will change over time.  However, don't quit!  Just change the vision and change direction, but don't fall back into your safe circle!

The second reason is intense concentration.  We become so engrossed in accomplishing goals and performing tasks that we lose sight of the overall objective.  The problem that usually results is that, once we've accomplished the goals to get us to our desired destination, we simply continue working on these small tasks and miss the actual "turn off of the highway".   We get caught up in the idea of working toward a vision and don't even realize that we made it!  Stay focused, but take a look
around once in a while.  Take the time to enjoy the journey!

--- What's next? ---

Sometimes, in the frenzy of life and the momentum to achieve, we must all simply "take a break".  We have to take the time to evaluate where we've been and where we are in order to gauge our general vicinity to our ultimate vision.  Once you take the time to look around, you might be surprised that you are already living your dream.

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--- About the Author ---

Edward B. Toupin is a published author and life strategy coach,
counselor, Reiki Master, and remote viewer living in "The Entertainment Capital of the World," Las Vegas, NV. For more information on upcoming books and resources, visit his site at http://www.make-life-great.com or
http://www.toupin.com or contact him at etoupin@toupin.com.