Packing them up, checking the list, finalizing details, as your children are almost in the dorm. You are shocked that this life you have had with your precious one has gone so fast. Empty nest is not for long because they do come back, but for now, that is not what you are thinking and
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Whether solo or with a friend, summer invites you to get out and see what you haven’t had the chance to explore. Our groups, which sometimes meet on the telephone, all agreed, that two days of getting out of town, lifted their spirits while in a transition. They laughed at how some decisions are easy,
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I took my group on a Sunday silent walk. We walked with the word SURPRISE. When we got back we shared what surprised us today. Here are a few comments: • I never noticed beauty so close to the dirt. • I was so relaxed walking in nature with one word in my mind.
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People call and ask me what to do next? Rarely do they ask about how to have fun. They don’t make time for fun days and they don’t have it on their list. When we do talk about the value of fun, they always say, “Oh yeah, I forgot.” No matter what your finances, get
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I am asked that question over and over. I know they can. I know I can. I have my history to remind me. You have yours if you make time to sit with you or walk with you and remember times you shifted. It is helpful to discover what your motivation is for the change.
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Does the memory of your dad bring a smile? It does for me. In our group, many of us have lost our dad. Still Father’s Day is around the corner. Some treasure just this one more time with dad, Sunday, at their house, wondering if it will be the last Father’s Day together. Gratitude for
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A woman shared with me that after journaling, talking, walking, and deep prayer on her knees after our sessions, she had no idea she could handle not having answers of what to do. She wanted me to talk about this as long as I didn’t mention her name. Her personality is a go getter, make
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Congratulations, Parents and Students. I love seeing all the smiles and hugs across campus that seem to beam …”We not only did it…. We stand tall today in appreciation for all that helped us” …Now we enter the world with new shiny shoes and hope to step forward, knowing we will fall and STILL, stand
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No matter how old you are or what the change is, honestly, you can’t fully prepare. You can comfort yourself. Self-talk, items checked off your list, and a reminder that you can get help. What is the worst that can happen AND what is the best? You forget to ask both. Remember your past
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It’s not about the kids. It’s me. I thought my life would be different now. I thought I would have a partner that wanted to be fun. Those are the words a woman shared with me and said I could share here. Have you had that voice in your head? She knew all about
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What is on your dream list? What small step can you take to move forward? When I decided to explore selling our home, my small step was to interview realtors. I let them know I only had twenty to thirty minutes and this time together was simply an exploration. I wanted to know their marketing
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I had an experience out of town, 3000 miles from home. I was on work and fun time. When I came back home, the impact from those six days, gave me a new idea. I made a call, then another and then a final. Three interviews. I stayed curious with each person. Decision happened. I
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Natalie Caine, M.A. natalie@lifeintransition.org