When a Goal Changes, What Should Stay?

A life transition can change the shape of a goal without answering whether the thing behind it still matters. The old plan may be a map, not the destination—and sometimes the destination itself deserves a second look.

When a goal no longer fits, what helps you decide whether to change its form, release it, or keep pursuing it? What tells you the difference between adapting to new circumstances and drifting away from a value you still want to honor?