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EMPTY TIME

November 30, 2005 | by Natalie Caine | 2 Comments

The holidays have tapped on our door and empty time is placed in the basement.

I still have my intention
to engage in a creative force. I feel the chaos from my to-do list, the shopping, the events to schedule, the want to
bring joy and beauty to my home, and keeping creativity flowing.

Right now, my creativity is expressed
through writing. I am passionate about desires, ways to fulfillment, acceptance, creativity, wildness, connectedness,
paradoxes, and perspective. I have a huge curiosity about communication styles and happiness. I like change. I want
to explore every nook and cranny about life. I wonder about entering elder hood. I wonder about behaviors we do. I
wonder about the bigger picture.

I believe all creativity is of value even if no one sees it or likes it, but
me. It engages me in new ways and leads me. It is a surrender and satisfaction. It is mine and not. Creativity gives me
a relationship with me that is different than with another person.

I just need to show up with my blank
page, be honest, and let it flow.

Sometimes, I say,

2 Responses

  1. Katie EMPTY NESTER says:

    I am not disciplined and your writing motivated me to JUST TRY SOMETHING…thanks

  2. Annie says:

    Funny about the basement. Son got married this summer. Both daughters moved out. Hubby died almost five years ago and I’m only 55…been cleaning out the basement. I just said to myself this morning “I’m NOT touching the basement until after the holidays”! Don’t have the spirit or energy I used to have; it’s difficult living alone. No motivation to even put up one decoration. I guess I’ll have to force myself…I DO have the time now.

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