“A Course in Miracles”, book by Marianne Williamson, suggests to ask, as a practice daily, “Where would you have me go, what would you have me do, what would you have me say and to whom?” Whether preparing for a change (empty nest, divorce, career, illness, loss) or sitting in it, people always ask what
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Congratulations, parents. Shoulders down. Your child is on their way to college. I have sat where you now sit. Proud and excited. It is bittersweet. Your children are packing up for their dreams. You are viewing an empty chair at the kitchen table. Now what? How do you walk this major life transition? I remember
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A dad shared with me, on the telephone, about his daughter leaving for college, “I don’t know if I have prepared her for catastrophes? Does she know how to take cover, to run fast, to scream?” He was feeling anxious about this major change around the corner. He felt the clock of connection ticking down
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Graduation, an anticipated moment of joy and pride. “SAY MY NAME AS I CROSS THE STAGE, SHAKE MY HAND, SMILE, TEAR, CLICK A PHOTO and HAND ME THAT BLACK COVER DIPLOMA”. All that hard work, mistakes that I didn’t get punished for, disappointing my parents and siblings, silly friends, study groups, Spring Break, crazy times,
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Do you wonder what your kids would say to that question? It might be fun to ask them on Mother’s Day. Here is a short list of what advice was given to women, by their mothers, from my circle: 1. Help others even if you feel shy. 2. Go for it because the clock is
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I know this time of year is full of planning joyous graduations. I also know parents are wondering, NOW WHAT? Below is an article I wrote that I thought would give you some tools and stories about this major life transition you are walking. Enjoy all the “LAST…” and remind yourself what a great role
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As one of the Wall Street Journal Experts, Natalie’s blog was originally published at blogs.wsj.com. NATALIE CAINE: I was hiking uphill, early this morning, and met a woman on the path. We briefly chatted. As I continued my hike, I heard her voice in my head, “I am 76 and started hiking at 62. It
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How do you keep going when you are sitting in challenges? Here are some suggestions: 1. Call someone you trust. Ask them if you can POUR your heart out. 2. What do you think a dear friend would do if they were in your shoes? 3. Exercise. Get outside and walk noticing what is in FRONT of you
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During one of my presentations with women, the theme was jump for joy. I suggested they go home, take a photo, or bring an object that gives them joy or reminds them of joy or do something creative, like a poem, art piece, food, clothing, collection, etc. You get the idea. I am sharing
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In one of our groups, we chose that theme for the week. It became a practice, daily. I DID IT. The intention was to focus on the greatness in you and something you did that mattered to you, even if uncomfortable. Each evening I asked them to write down a positive view of themselves
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I often hear, as do you, about the lack of support and community people have today. Tears fall from loneliness. You feel invisible. You just want a few friends you can have fun with and trust. I remember a group of women sharing with me that they feel embarrassed to talk about not having good
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Natalie Caine, M.A. natalie@lifeintransition.org
