introspection...a journey positive

How often one could easily give up on ones dreams or ideals...brought on by pressure and concern of failure. Then the need for self analysis leading to new ideas, a new approach, always keeping in mind the need to be aware of the dynamics ruling the space one occupies. 

When the mind knows to doubt oneself... step in the voice of reason?...introspection?

What be a state of introspection? Be it that self analysis of ones present situation, governed by ones mental and emotional state? 
A period of limbo where much applied and tried is brought into question? 
Why the need of that introspection? 
Is it a change in ones mindset, being influenced by changes in ones environment and daily routine? 
Or, is it simply a realisation of the need to keep tabs on oneself, always reaching for a better space, a direction new and more rewarding?
Does it creep up on one without any notice, all of a sudden the quiet solitude of ones own thoughts required...or...the company of another, understanding and accepting of ones philosophical need to ask rhetorical questions that don't really require answers for one knows them oneself?
Would one classify introspection as something depressive, uncertain... or... rather, a positive move forward to a welcome change required.

Does introspection not happen at crossroads in ones life where,  one becomes aware of a nagging knowledge that things need to be addressed?

Introspection...brought on by relationships challenging, work demanding, youth passing, friendships questionable, choices confusing...the dynamics of an ever evolving daily 'living'..?...a normal set of happenings.

Knowing how to seek the right answers, questions blameless, no regret...introspection be not a negative happening but, rather, the courageous facing and need to make changes good and finding a new road forward.
it is a breather to regenerate ones mind and body and re-apply oneself in the most certain and positive of ways again and again.

RB.