The Trade-Offs in Life We Might Have Forgotten About
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There are often different paths in life to take.
And while we focus so much on the one we want, we sometimes forget that choosing a path also means not choosing others.
That every “yes” comes with a quiet “no” in the background.
That every opportunity has a cost—even the ones that look like dreams.
But we don’t always factor that in.
We talk about goals, intentions, vision boards.
But we don’t always talk about what those things might quietly take from us in return.
And they do take something:
A slower life might cost you your identity as the productive one.
More peace might mean saying no more often—and dealing with the guilt that comes with it.
Alignment might mean walking away from a version of yourself you worked hard to build.
Rest might cost you your sense of importance.
Boundaries might cost you connection.
Freedom might cost you stability.
Being seen might cost you your mask.
Joy might cost you control.
Truth might cost you comfort.
Even healing has a price—because it usually means letting go …