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By Dina Tulli Davis, CPC, Certified Life Purpose Coach
There are moments in life when nothing is technically “wrong,” but something still feels unsettled. When you’re navigating change or searching for clarity in a life transition, it can be hard to know what’s next.
You might not be in crisis.
You might even be functioning well on the outside.
And yet, there’s a quiet sense that something is shifting, or wants to.
I hear this often from people I work with:
“I feel ready for a new chapter, but I don’t know what that chapter is yet.”
That in-between space can feel uncomfortable. We’re so used to moving quickly, fixing things, or pushing ourselves to figure it all out. But clarity doesn’t usually arrive through pressure. It arrives when we give ourselves permission to pause and take a “breath.”
The Power of Pause During Life Transitions
Clarity isn’t something we force or hustle our way into. More often, it shows up when we slow down enough to listen.
When we pause, we create room in our busy minds to notice:
- what feels draining
- what feels meaningful
- what we’ve outgrown
- what we’re quietly longing for but haven’t given a name
This kind of clarity doesn’t come from thinking harder.
It comes from creating space…mentally, emotionally, and even physically to reconnect with ourselves.
Why Reflection Matters Before Action
So many people jump straight into goal-setting or “what’s next” planning without first asking:
- What do I actually want to feel?
- What matters to me NOW, not who I was a few years ago?
- What am I ready to invite into my life?
Reflection helps us orient ourselves before we move forward. It allows our next steps to come from alignment rather than obligation.
And sometimes, reflection is easier when we’re not doing it alone.
Creating Space to Listen Inward
Over the years, I’ve found that creative reflection, especially when paired with meditation and intention, can be incredibly powerful. It gives the mind something steady and steady to focus on while allowing deeper insight to surface naturally.
That’s why I love vision boards (or dream boards) not as a tool for forcing outcomes, but as a way to listen inward and give form to what’s emerging.
Images, words, and symbols often express what we haven’t yet put into language. They help us see patterns, desires, and directions we might otherwise overlook.
An Invitation
This reflection is what actually inspired Dream It, Achieve It, a live, virtual Vision Board, Meditation & Reflection Experience I’m hosting.
I created this experience for people who:
- feel ready for something new
- are navigating change or uncertainty
- want clarity before making big decisions
- are craving intentional time to reconnect with themselves
During our time together, we’ll slow down, reflect, and create space for clarity, without any pressure to have everything figured out. It’s a calm, welcoming space where you can settle in at your own pace.
If this feels like the kind of pause you’ve been needing, you can learn more here:
👉 [Dream It, Achieve It Experience Details- CLICK HERE!]
And if now isn’t the right time, that’s okay too. Even taking a few quiet moments to reflect this week can make a difference.
Whatever season you’re in, trust that clarity doesn’t rush. It unfolds in its own timing, when we’re willing to listen.
About the Author
Dina Tulli Davis is a passionate, life purpose coach and light healer dedicated to helping individuals unlock their true potential and achieve their dreams. With two decades of experience in personal and spiritual development as well as personal brand coaching, Dina empowers her clients to overcome obstacles and live life on purpose. Her unique approach combines practical strategies with deep inner work to create lasting change.
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