Episode 25 - Navigating Transition Pt. 2
In last week’s episode, we talked about the idea that life happens in seasons—childhood, young adulthood, midlife, golden years. And with each of those seasons, what worked before often won’t work again. Growth demands change. What helped you thrive in one season might hold you back in the next.
From One Role to the Next
I like to think of these transitions like a job promotion. Just because you were excellent in one role doesn’t mean you’re automatically equipped for the next. If you keep trying to apply the same habits, the same mindset, and the same identity, you’re likely to find yourself stuck—or worse, miserable.
You have to be willing to level up not just in your skills, but in how you view the world, how you carry yourself, and what you prioritize.
When You Don’t Adapt
Trying to live the next season of life the same way as the last one can lead to depression, stress, or a sense of purposelessness. That’s often where things like the “midlife crisis” come in—when your life no longer aligns with your values or identity, but you haven’t figured out what’s next.
The Bigger Questions Come First
Before we jump into practical tips and steps (which we will in Part 3), we need to ask some deeper questions:
Who are you becoming?
What do you believe about your life’s purpose?
And what do you think happens when your life ends?
These aren’t just philosophical musings. They shape how you live right now.
Facing the Uncomfortable Truth
You are going to die. That’s not meant to be dark or morbid—it’s just reality. We spend so much of life avoiding that fact, but death is the one thing that puts everything else into perspective.
So the challenge is this: don’t live with your head in the sand.
What Comes After This?
If your answer to “what happens after we die?” is “I don’t know,” I’d encourage you to explore that further.
Ask yourself—do your actions reflect what you say you believe?
If you believe this life is all there is, that shapes one kind of path. Maybe it’s about maximizing pleasure or securing a legacy that dies with your grandchildren.
But if you believe there’s something more after this, then faith, purpose, and legacy take on a different kind of meaning.
Where I Stand
Personally, I believe in God. I believe in eternal life. I believe that what we do here matters beyond this life. And I didn’t land there because someone told me to—I’ve wrestled with it, asked the hard questions, and done the work to make those beliefs my own.
And if that’s not where you are, that’s okay. But don’t settle for a belief system someone handed you. Dig in. Ask questions. Seek real answers.
The Myth of Arrival
Here’s the thing—we think we’ll be fulfilled when we get the next thing. A new car, a new house, a promotion, a certain number in our bank account. But that satisfaction always fades.
That “never enough” feeling? That’s your soul reminding you there’s something deeper. Something eternal.
Why This Matters During Life Transitions
Your beliefs impact everything:
How you navigate change.
Where you root your identity.
How you find meaning in each season.
Without a solid foundation, transitions feel confusing and chaotic. With one, you can approach each season with clarity and confidence.
Don’t Avoid the Hard Stuff
Avoiding the big questions might feel easier in the moment, but it only delays the discomfort. Facing the truth—really facing it—might mean rethinking how you’re living. But it’s worth it.
Don’t choose easy. Choose meaningful.
A Final Reflection
Your life will end. Maybe sooner than you think. So the real question is:
What would you like the next season of your life to look like?
How can you extract purpose from it?
And if you believe there’s more than just this life—how should that belief impact the decisions you make today?
Coming Up Next
In Part 3, we’ll move from mindset to method. I’ll share practical strategies you can use to navigate transitions with intentionality and clarity—grounded in purpose and belief.
Until then, take time to wrestle with these questions.