We all need someone to help us on the empty nest new map of life. For sure some scenes will be constant and others are up ahead for exploring.
1. Check in with yourself throughout the day.
2. Ask how you are feeling, what’s up, what have you been thinking about today? Do you want to shift any of those thoughts?
3. What fun have you put on your calendar even if you don’t have someone to venture out with it. You might meet someone on the way or discover it isn’t so bad going solo.
4. When you feed your eyes with beauty and newness, that lifts your spirits and creativity, but you knew that..like I said, these are reminders that you probably already know.
5. What do you need for yourself right now?
I have been traveling for work. For sure, I have had times of feeling out of my comfort zone. Surprise is, I have been having a fantastic time traveling alone. I have made new friends along the way that I feel will now become lifelong friends. We have emailed this week and been happily surprised with meeting each other.
I give myself plenty of time at airports and never travel without paper and pen or snacks.
I love teaching and giving gifts. I gave everyone a toe ring to remind them to put their toe in the water, since there was plenty of water around the property, for anything new they might enjoy. I had photos of water and music to rest into.
What do you need to be reminded of? How could you begin a new practice or ritual for yourself?
Well, lots of questions. Pick a few or play with all of them.
Email me how you are doing and what next step you might need. Steps also include doing nothing, just another reminder.
Take good care,
Natalie
natalie@emptynestsupport.com
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Los Angeles 818-763-0188
Natalie Caine, M.A. natalie@lifeintransition.org
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