Sometimes trying to get ahead in life resembles the rhythm of traffic. The rhythm ebbs and flows, I like to think of theses times when life seems to stop and start as being necessary because often we are not ready for what we want and we need to prepare or make room for our desired change. Just like during your morning commute you maybe not be in the right mental or emotional space to deal with work issues as you find your mind rehashing an argument you had with your partner or child. Being stuck in traffic can feel inconvenient however you could make good use of the time to clear your head by listening to something inspirational or asking your self why you got so upset during the argument and what is needed to resolve it. Spending times during the pause working on your self is making good use of that time and you change your focus from what you can’t change to what you can change resulting feeling better. If you make good use of the pit stops then you will be developmentally and emotionally ready for what is ahead. The process of taking the necessary steps that you have identified as helpful creating the life you dream of living has a natural ebb and flow, albeit it stops and starts eventually you will get to your destination as long as you keep moving but there will be times where you come to a complete stop and others we’re you are speeding right along. Although it can be frustrating, keep in mind those times of pause are apart of the journey and needed to equip us to handle that life you often dream of living. So enjoy the journey it is a package deal with the destination.