# This Might Be Growth

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Podcast: [Sh*t I Just Quit My Job](https://stenobird.com/podcast/sh-t-i-just-quit-my-job-6620326)
Published: 2025-06-18T13:25:00+00:00
Episode link: https://sht-i-just-quit-my-job.captivate.fm/episode/this-might-be-growth
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## Resource

What if you're not riding the highs or drowning in the lows—but just kind of... here? In this minisode, I talk about a feeling I’ve been sitting with lately: something that looks like calm but sometimes feels like avoidance, something that might be peace but also feels a little weird. I’m calling it neutral. I’ll walk through how it’s been showing up in my life, why it felt so unfamiliar at first, and what I learned when I went down a rabbit hole of psychology, Buddhism, and my own messy reflections. Spoiler: this might actually be growth. If you’ve ever been in that quiet in-between, where nothing’s “wrong” but everything feels a little off—or maybe just still—this one’s for you. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit maricellaherrera.substack.com

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