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“She immediately suffers guilt for not feeling grateful for her abundance—she has her health, her children, a spouse, a home, and a career. However, it doesn’t explain the feeling of emptiness—of something missing. With sudden clarity, she feels unhappy—not with her life, but rather herself in her…” quote by Marla Majewski
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““She immediately suffers guilt for not feeling grateful for her abundance—she has her health, her children, a spouse, a home, and a career. However, it doesn’t explain the feeling of emptiness—of something missing. With sudden clarity, she feels unhappy—not with her life, but rather herself in her life. Where is the girl she used to know? Where is that fireball—the one with personal goals and dreams on the forefront of her life? She used to move forward with clarity and conviction. She used to have focus on where she was going and how she could get there. Why she was not connected to the most dynamic person in her life, she no longer knew. She could barely remember being her. She sits on the cold tile reflecting on her life… she let her personal ambitions and priorities go. In fact, she realizes that she hasn’t thought about herself in a really long time. Did she really know going in that she would inadvertently sell her soul in exchange for her life today? She stands and again looks in the mirror. Her reflection confirms it. She has become the sacrificial lamb.””

Marla Majewski

About This Quote

Source Essay: The Void Within, 2018

A successful life can mask inner emptiness, leading to loss of self and purpose.

In simple terms: Success may hide personal emptiness.

Key Takeaway

Reconnect with personal passions.

Themes

identity purpose fulfillment self-awareness

Mood

contemplative somber

Type

philosophical motivational

When to use this quote

  • career counseling
  • therapy sessions
  • personal retreats

Key Concepts

existential crisis self-actualization

Questions to Reflect On

  • What personal dreams have you set aside?
  • How can you nurture inner growth?
A Different Perspective

Focusing solely on external success can neglect inner needs.

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