We Are Not Cogs in a Wheel

During this holy season for many, I’ve been reflecting on the human experience. The spring season is ripe with opportunities to embrace rebirth and renewal.  

I’m in the middle of my own transformational journey, as I prepare to wrap up a two-decade chapter of my life, which has brought up a swirl of emotions.

I’ve been focused for so much of my adult life on demonstrating my ability to be productive, to achieve great results, to drive progress. But sometimes this drive results in interactions that end up feeling transactional. And it’s draining.

Many call me a super woman, which I don’t particularly ascribe too, but as a multi-hyphenated person, I thrive on variety. I want a lot of balls in the air – it keeps life interesting, and I can usually juggle them efficiently.

But lately, I’ve been feeling more fragile. More in touch with my desire for more meaningful connections and more transformational interactions. My spirit is longing for more.

As humans, we were not designed to be cogs in a wheel.

Our value is not ascribed to our ability to produce, produce, produce. We are not robots or machines; we are sacred and complex beings seeking meaning and connection.

But how often does it feel like this?

In my own self-reflection this past week, I’ve realized that I’m frustrated with feeling an innate need to be productive. To feel that value only comes in the outwardly visual of our efforts.

It’s time for that pressure to be put to rest.

I am ready to lean into a cycle of rebirth and renewal: a fresh start and new beginning with open arms.

It’s time to allow myself the space to step out of the shell of transactional connections and into a version of myself that is more aligned with how I was designed as a human.

In this next season of life, I’m protecting and holding sacred my energy, focused exclusively on connections and opportunities that light me up. I will prioritize my own nervous system regulation so that I can access and share my inspirational energy that’s craving to be expressed.

I hope that this season brings forth in you more opportunities to step into your human self and freedom to let go of any pressures that might be holding you back from expressing your true self.

Let’s embrace and celebrate our rebirth.

For the world needs who we were made to be!