You like predictability and a path. You got a call that stopped the familiar. After talking about the sudden change over and over, a good thing for you, you wept. Part of your talking with your friends was a way of feeling that anyone would be upset with that news. You wanted to feel part
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A woman shared with me that she was ready for a re-invention. She is competitive and wanted to be top in her new adventure. We met the other part of her, as you know I talk about the orchestra of selves that live within you and want to be heard. She met the one who
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Celebrate all the mothering you have given to others and that you have received over the precious years of your life. “It is impossible to live without failing at something, unless you live so cautiously
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Parents are supposed to have the answers. I remember a child sharing that with me. He said, “Well they are adults and adults got it together.” Being an adult and human, doesn’t seem to connect when needed. Each of you has a part that needs nurturing and wisdom. You go blank or you go on
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No one is happy every day all day long, so that is a relief for the part of you that likes perfection and fantasy. Acceptance is possible when you notice that the change you wanted in someone you love isn’t showing up. Here is what the people in our groups shared that boosted their happy:
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Life transitions, whether off to college or the spinning thoughts of, now what do I do with the impact of this news, raises sleeplessness and over eating. A single woman shared in our support group that she just can’t focus or stop thinking about her financial changes. Another younger woman is being pulled into
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A teacher shared with me years ago, “Confusion is great.” I frowned because that made no sense. Now it does. Confusion takes you out of routine and what you believe to be true. It is a choice to bring up courage and trust. You have heard me say it before, TRUST IS EARNED. You lose
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Holidays like Passover and Easter bring memories and gatherings. You know who at the table might punch your button because they don’t believe in you for whatever reason. Don’t you count yourself out for happiness and success. Leave the room for a pause, use humor, like “thanks for sharing,” use a more direct line, “you
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Women in my empty nest group hadn’t spent much time dreaming about fun and new possibilities. Some are still with children at home and some empty nesters now. We started a discussion called, THE NEXT BEST THING, meaning what we might do even if we can’t do THE BIG DREAM now. We had so
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The vote from my groups, that I share with you is, MAKE A PLAN. Some mothers shared they have a habit of waiting around to see if their children who are home from college will be free to do something with them. The wait made them feel resentful that they wasted their day. Their children
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Cherry blossoms open Spring. A client shared with me that Spring insures new possibilities, but what for her? She was sad because romance is invisible. As often as you hear it, solution of loss means tears, grieving for what is no longer with someone you loved. It is never predictable how long tears fall. She
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One of the top reasons people don’t move on a dream I hear from clients and during workshops is, “I can’t really do this alone. I get started and do well for about two weeks and then, if things aren’t going well, I collapse.” 1. Love2. Re-invention3. Healthy choices4. Spiritual practices5. Forgiving6. New friends7. Creativity8. De-clutter9. Moving10. Talking less and listening more11. Valuing yourself12. Getting a reality
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Natalie Caine, M.A. natalie@lifeintransition.org