Right Where You Need To Be

We've all been there. "Shouldn't I be farther along? I am not where I thought I should be in life." Trapped in the comparison game, feeling like we're behind schedule on the invisible life-roadmap. But what if that feeling – the pressure to be somewhere else – is actually a detour?

From a yogi perspective, the purpose of life is unfoldment, growth, development, and improvement. Each step, each detour, each perceived delay is a necessary part of your unique journey. You are, right now, exactly where you need to be – not where you "should" be, but where you must be to develop, learn, and ultimately, blossom.

A flower bud doesn't berate itself for not being a bloom yet. It understands that the process of unfolding, of gathering sunlight and water, is essential for the vibrant flower it will become. The same is true for you.

This isn't to say passivity is the key. Keep tending your garden, keep striving to be the best you can be: the best parent, the best spouse, the best friend, the best neighbor, the best citizen. But release the grip of the "shoulds."

Let go of the pressure to be somewhere else. Focus on the present moment, nurture your growth, and know – with unwavering certainty – that everything that is happening to you is meant for your ultimate good.