I usually start my April newsletters with something pithy—like “April is the cruelest month.”
T.S. Eliot’s words are complex, filled with contradiction and chaos. Written after World War I, his poem “The Waste Land” reflects a fractured world and the struggle to rebuild. With all its symbolism of rebirth, spring becomes a paradox: beautiful yet burdened by the weight of what came before. Eliot explores broken connections, buried hope, the hunger for spiritual depth, and the yearning for renewal.
Change is hard. It’s often met with resistance.
It usually takes extremes to confront what isn’t working.
In my work, I often find it easier to describe what we don’t want than to clearly articulate what we do want. Creating a vision for your life—and actively pursuing it—is not a simple journey. It is, however, a worthwhile one.
Here’s what you’ll likely encounter when you decide to design your future with intention rather than letting it happen by default and then complaining that it didn’t work out.
- You must overcome the inertia of the life you want to leave behind.
(Think: It takes more energy for a plane to lift off than to cruise at altitude.)
- You will make mistakes—and possibly be ridiculed for them.
- You may take a path only to realize it’s not the right one.
- There will be setbacks.
- It may take longer than expected—or, surprisingly, less.
As for me?
I could take better care of myself. Eat a little healthier. Drink a bit less wine. Use the Peloton more. Spring has a way of spotlighting what’s ready to shift.
If there’s a part of your life you’re ready to transform—and you think we can help—please reach out through any of our channels. If I’m not immediately responsive, Julie can make sure you get on the calendar.
Here’s to renewal, resistance, and the courage to start again.
David 🫱
