Are You Still Jumping to the Lid's Height, Even When It's Gone?

Life changes, and sometimes we forget the things that used to make us happy. A client of mine told me she used to love music and traveling. But then COVID hit, she had some travel limits because of her immigration status, and she got pregnant. Now, years later, she can travel again, but she hadn't. She realized that she simply forgot!

I had a similar experience. I used to go to operas or musicals almost every other month. But then I had a baby, got busy, and forgot about it for over a decade. Recently, I thought, "I want to have fun again," and remembered how much I loved those performances. My son is old enough and I can definitely go to performances, but I forgot!

This reminds me of a story about a flea in a clear container. The flea learns to jump only as high as the lid. Even when the lid is removed, it still jumps only to the lid's height. I used to think fleas were stupid for doing this. But aren't we doing the same thing?

Let's pause and look back. What did you enjoy before that you don't do anymore? What's new in your life that wasn't there before? Check if the lid is still there. Realizing that the lid is gone can set you free and help you find those forgotten joys again.