The article discusses the journey of a parent whose daughter has a clear career aspiration from a young age, contrasting it with the parent’s own delayed clarity on life’s path. It emphasizes that it's normal to feel uncertain about one's direction, especially in midlife, where reevaluation is common. Drawing on theories from psychologists like Erik Erikson, the piece suggests that questioning one's goals can lead to growth and acknowledges that societal pressures to have everything figured out by a certain age are misleading.
For years, I thought something was wrong with me for not having a clear, unwavering passion. But I've come to see that questioning, evolving, and pivoting are not signs of failure; they're part of growth.
Developmentally speaking, midlife is a natural time for reevaluation. Psychologist Erik Erikson identified this stage as one of 'generativity vs. stagnation,' where people seek to create meaningful contributions.
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