Empty nesters and Boomers have children in their pool or friend’s pool but a LIVE DUCK? Thank goodness I remembered where I put my camera. Calm, beautiful, and happy she permitted me a few shots. After all, I didn’t invite her to my pool.
Expect the unexpected whether joyous or challenging. What tool do you need to handle sudden surprises?
1. A camera if joyous.
2. You hear this over and over, TRUST YOURSELF. You don’t need to be fixed or perfect.
You know how to handle uncertainty, you just forget.
3. Get support. Ask for that help. You would be there for someone. Pick up the phone.
4. Practice being uncomfortable in the unknown. For me that means slowing down and letting go.
5. Remind yourself this situation won’t last forever. Feel your feelings whenever and wherever.
6. Remember the bigger picture of life. Write it down. Is it kindness, is it love, is it You are enough no matter what you do in life?
7. Transitions are a time of entering the unknown. Good news is there is a gift in there.
Take good care,
Natalie
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