This isn't Kansas anymore Toto

Lately, the conversation around me has been filled with disappointment. We are finally realizing that things aren't where we want them to be. Having a certain amount of passive income, lining up acting gigs through the door or even being able to give ourselves unconditionally to make a difference in the world. This kind of thinking leads down a path of an emotional roller coaster, where you find yourself upset, frustrated, disappointed and maybe even question your passion and the direction that you've been taking all these years.

I find myself in this situation frequently. Why is it that my brain can pick out quickly what is not working for me in my life, instead of embracing the milestones that I've conquered? Why is it that I never feel that I've arrived, that I've accomplished my life goals and why can't I really celebrate my life?

Is it because I'm still at the beginning? Is there a bigger plan for me? Is there something that I'm suppose to know but I don't? Unfortunately, I don't know the answer. However, what I do know is that I'm not alone. Knowing that, helps. I'm not THAT special.

But what do I do from here? I know that whatever point of view that I take, it will either empower me or disempower me. So why not start with thoughts and ideas that would empower me to take action and move towards what I am clear that I am passionate about?!?

Each time these questions come up for me, I find myself feeling like it's old, that I've done over and over and over again and I'm going insane. Is this why 80% of businesses fail within the first five years? Because people give up? Because they don't know what to do in this cycle? Do you know what to do in the cycle?