Hello and welcome Reader!

Some seasons in life hum with purpose. Others… fall strangely quiet.
When the spark goes out from what once felt meaningful, we don’t always notice it right away.

This week’s letter is about those quiet moments when old meanings fade, and how to tell if it’s time to rewrite the story.

The Question Behind the Pivot

She came to me in her early forties. On paper, everything looked perfect: a respected career in global health, stable income, a strong partnership, children growing up well. But inside, she felt something shifting.

Not urgency. Not burnout.
Just a quiet, steady question: What’s next? And what’s for me?

Her career had been built on service — supporting big organizations, making systems work, keeping people safe and healthy. It mattered. But lately, it didn’t feel meaningful. Not in the way it once had.

And now, with more time and space — the children more independent, the days less full — a different longing had begun to rise:

• a desire for tangible results,
• joy,
• creative flow,
• a sense that her efforts weren’t just useful, but lasting.

We slowed down and asked:
​Which moments in your life have made you feel the most fulfilled and aligned with your sense of what is important?

She paused. Smiled. And said:

Her values hadn’t disappeared. They had evolved.
And now, they were whispering the truth she already knew:
​It’s time for a new chapter.

A Gentle Invitation

When meaning fades, it often means we’ve quietly outgrown what used to fit.

Martin Seligman, the founder of Positive Psychology, reminds us that true fulfillment is rooted not in one big purpose but in a dynamic mix of character strengths that evolve over time. He wrote:

The practical expression of those values may shift across decades.
The key is to pause and notice when something no longer feels aligned, and then gently reorient yourself.

It starts with asking:
​What matters now?

Try This: A Simple Values Check-In

Take a quiet moment. Reflect on the six core areas that often shape meaning:

• Wisdom & Curiosity
• Courage & Integrity
• Humanity & Compassion
• Justice & Leadership
• Temperance & Balance
• Transcendence & Gratitude

Then ask yourself:

• Which of these feel alive in me today?
• Which ones have I been ignoring?
• What would I like to honor more — and how?

This isn't about fixing anything.
It’s about remembering what lights you up — and letting that lead.

✨ New This Week: Values Check-In Guide

A free inspirating tool to help you rediscover what matters now — based on Seligman's six dimensions of meaning and the 24 VIA (Values in Action) character strengths.
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✨ Use it anytime you’re feeling off track, unclear, or craving direction.

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Warmly,
​Elena