“I’m behind.”
Running Late to Life (and Learning That’s Okay)
A common thought that has run through my mind this past year. Scrolling through social media, I have come across numerous people around my age who are unfortunately feeling the same burden as me.
We are losing in this game; we didn’t ask to play.
It’s not surprising that so many young adults and adults in their early to mid-thirties feel behind as of late. It is the new norm. It is what’s to be expected.
Some people are moving much faster than everyone else, achieving more in life and checking all the right boxes in milestones. While some are just stuck, not because they want to be, but because of the rules of the game.
Go to college and get a job. Check
Earn an honest wage. Check
Build Credit. Check
Avoid teen pregnancy. Check
Get Married. Check
“But, don’t put all your hopes and dreams into one basket because we are not lowering prices for you to live. Living is a privilege.”
I must say, one thing this chapter in my life is teaching me in this moment is that, like everyone else who is feeling like me, it’s not our fault. We are just doing the best we can with the pieces we were given. I am learning to slow down, unwind, and let life unfold as I go. It’s not up to me to try to force myself or rush to check off all the milestones.
I need to live in the moment because time does not stop for anyone, not even me.
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