Periagoge
Scenario

When Achieving Long-Term Goals in Martial Arts Feels Meaningless

After thirty years of aikido I finally achieved black belt and I feel completely empty about it. All that striving and now I don't know what I was reaching for.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The attainment of external markers can reveal how much meaning we've displaced onto future achievements rather than present engagement.

Your guide for this
Dipa
Dipa works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Traditional movement practices — Tai Chi yoga qigong martial arts?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.