Life unfolds in waves, like seasons. First we push ahead, accomplish things, learn and grow. Then we pause to consolidate and enjoy what we’ve gained. We feel confident that we have arrived. At last we have graduated, we have been promoted, we’ve reached our targets, whatever they are. But after awhile, we begin to notice a small pain, an uneasiness that grows to a silent scream. The scream says, ‘there’s more’.
The silent scream is the desire to do more and to be more than we are. No matter how rich, how recognized and how content you are, if you look closely you’ll notice this feeling. Sometimes you will be actively following it. Other times you will need to feel very closely to know what your next desire will be. This drive is what causes all change.
Sometimes you’ll try to ignore the scream. You’ll set aside your dreams and play safe. But somehow it will come back, even stronger. Life may throw you extra problems to force you to pay attention. Ignoring the silent scream leads to regret.
So, feel it. Follow it. It is your unerring companion in growth.
