Hello and welcome Reader,

I’m so glad you’re here today.

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A few days ago, I surprised even myself.

For months, I had been searching for an apartment — ready to rent, already lived in, something "safe." But with every listing I saw, prices kept climbing out of reach. I felt stuck, frustrated, even a little desperate. How could something so simple feel so impossible?

In my mind, I had a fixed belief: the kind of modern, high-quality place I wanted must cost a fortune — surely out of my league...

Then, unexpectedly, my agent called. A presale offer had just opened for a new high-tech development. Great location. Fully finished kitchen and bathroom. Clean design. High rental potential. And here’s the twist — it was half the price of what I had been chasing.

It sounded almost too good to be true. And I’ll be honest — I was scared. I had never bought off-plan before, never invested in something I couldn’t see or touch. The idea of waiting three years felt uncertain, uncomfortable. What if I regretted it? What if it was the wrong kind of risk?

But something in me softened. I paused, exhaled... and said yes.

And just like that, a new possibility appeared where I had only seen limits.

It reminded me how tightly we hold onto what we think we should want… and how much lighter life becomes when we let go of old definitions and allow new meanings to take shape.

Because change is inevitable, but suffering is optional

We all carry attachments — to beliefs, roles, achievements, and even our struggles.
Psychologists and philosophers across time have explored this deeply: We stay loyal to what once gave our life meaning, even when it no longer fits.​
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Why?

But here’s the turning point:
​If the meaning has faded, but the attachment remains, we suffer. Emotionally. Physically. Mentally.

• Emotionally, we remember the joy, pride, or fulfillment we once felt. These inner movies play on loop, making it hard to say goodbye.
• Physically, our bodies hold imprints of how we lived: in our posture, routines, clothing, even the rhythm of our days.
• Mentally, we cling to old beliefs and scripts — what we thought was right, what we were told was possible. And as long as those beliefs stay rigid, finding new meaning becomes harder.

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Researchers say losing meaning is natural and cyclical, especially around transitions (career, midlife, retirement, or even post-pandemic identity shifts).
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The loss isn’t a failure. It’s an invitation. A call to discover what’s meaningful now.

🌀 This week, I invite you to observe:

• What are you still emotionally tied to?
• How does your body hold old habits or patterns?
• What thoughts or beliefs no longer serve you but still shape your choices?

Letting go of past meanings doesn’t erase your story. It frees up space to write a new chapter.

🌱 Gentle Prompt:

• What used to give your life meaning, but doesn’t anymore?
• And what new meaning might be waiting for you if you stop chasing the old?

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If this letter stirred anything in you, feel free to write back — I’m listening.
Whether you’ve just arrived or have been walking alongside me for a while, I’m grateful to share this space with you.
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Let’s keep exploring change. Gently, honestly, together.

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With love,
​Elena