A Quieter Beginning in Midlife

Some days you wake up tired, even after sleeping. Not tired in your body only.

Tired in your thoughts. Tired in your heart. You keep going through the motions. Work.

Family. Responsibilities. From the outside, life looks fine. Inside,

something feels quiet and heavy. This feeling shows up for many adults in midlife.

Not because you failed. Not because you are lazy. Because you have

carried too much for too long. When you spend years being strong, your nervous system

stays alert. Always ready. Always bracing. Over time, rest stops feeling

restful. Your mind never fully powers down. This is not weakness. This is a system