All of us have dreams — to get married, have a child, build a business. We might fantasize about money in our bank accounts or a home filled with memories and pictures on the wall. Some dreams seem to happen out of nowhere, like meeting the right person at the right time and having a movie-like moment. Other times there's been months or years of dedication and work, such as running your first half marathon or writing a book. At the end of that rainbow, whatever goal we hope to achieve, we rest assured we will find peace and happiness on the other side.

For those of us who achieve our dreams, we know what it feels like at the top of the mountain. That's the feeling we share when we talk about the journey. Even when we disclose the difficult moments, our face still exudes the emotions of the result.

What is less talked about is what happens when you climb down the mountain once you've reached it. That feeling of now what? The gold medal swimmer Michael Phelps has shared about his experiences with depression and suicidal thoughts following one of the greatest Olympic performances of this century. The author Mark Manson on his YouTube channel talks about the bouts of doubts he experienced following his bestselling book, noting how millionaires understandably don't get sympathy for feeling bad for not knowing what to do with themselves.

SteadyRise's co-founder Mister Ross found himself in a similar position after he had started a solo practice, wrote his first book, and found the love of his life. Admittedly for him, it was depressing to not feel like there was something to pursue next after a life filled with goals and achievements.

We are human beings, not human doings. We spend so much of our lives doing things and not enough time experiencing. We focus often on the destination and major accomplishments rather than the journey and the many rewards we receive on the day-to-day. We need to appreciate the "in between," which let's define as the time between goals or the time in which the work is done with little to no BIG result.

If you haven't achieved your dreams yet, should you be hesitant to do so? Of course not! The journey of reaching any goal is worthwhile in and of itself. Any rewards, accolades, or status as a result are bonuses. As for if you have achieved your dreams, be open to what's next. You may not need to do anything "big" or figure it out tomorrow. Consider that the last goal you achieved may have taken a long time as it is. There are rest periods in life and seasons for appreciation, reflection, and curiosity. This may be one of those seasons for you. Be careful not to get addicted to goals and risk losing love for whatever it is you're pursuing, whether that's a relationship, a job, or a hobby. It's not about the goal ultimately, but about the relationship, the job, or the hobby. Enjoy the process and allow for new dreams to arise as they do.