Maybe that feeling of objectivity that we experience when just about to leave home is a metaphor for the month of Elul. In Elul, G-d allows us to come very close to Him. He gives us the chance to see ourselves and our lives with a sense of detachment. Like the last day before a long journey, Elul is a time to reflect on our lives. Everyone must make this journey.
Time is a compulsory ticket to the future.
No-one is allowed to stay where he is. But in these precious moments before G-d writes the itinerary of another year, we have the chance to influence our ultimate destination. You cannot stay where you are. Grab that feeling that is the gift of Elul. Look at your life and realize that you can change it.