Rather than feeling befuddled or stuck, maybe it’s time to relish and release. Both of these words come from the “relaxare” French and Latin root. Relish is about loosening into joy or letting a pleasure linger. Release is about letting go of what you’ve savored. Holding on (relish) and letting go with relief (release): this is the essence of midlife.
Is there a part of your life that deserves a little gratitude before you let it go? How can you relish it one last time before you release it?
The key is to love and appreciate how these things once served you, granting them the respect they deserve before letting go.
-Chip