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
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Sharing our stories connects and lifts me. First, I want to thank everyone for a fun and moving experience at Rancho La Puerta Resort and Spa where I taught LIFE IN TRANSITION, WHAT NOW? Beauty is top on my everyday list. Everywhere you look or hike around Rancho La Puerta, that magic of beauty heals.
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Here is my update. I just had an inspiring meeting with the director of the organization, JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT. WOW… I am sending a big thank you, Adam, for showing me around and introducing me to your enthusiastic staff and much needed program for our youth and parents. Second update is – I am on the
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Well here is my update. Next week I am headed to present LIFE IN TRANSITION, NOW WHAT? I will be at Rancho La Puerta Resort and SPA…yes, lucky me, along with Rick Bayless, top chef winner. I have never been there so you know what it is like when you are preparing for a trip…exciting,
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Some of you might be crying and hopefully carrying the softest Kleenex you can get your hands on and others might be feeling a sigh of relief that the house is yours, again, and your children have returned to college or work. Then there is the combo feeling and at different times of the day
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What was your response? Write it down so you don’t forget. Now, after writing whatever popped in, what does that bring up for you? I have had parents across the country tell me they feel uncomfortable giving to themselves. I think it is like a muscle we forgot we could use. So, just step towards
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I just want to remind you, love wins every day. I remember one freshman day, I had the “want me’s.” So I called my daughter, “I know I am being a pest today trying to reach you and you are busy. I am fine. I just want to hear your voice or get a text,
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Melanie called my office, as have others last week and this, “How long will I be crying? What can I do?” The memories still are fresh for me when I hugged my daughter goodbye at the dorm, dropped off my rental car, and then flew, alone 3000 miles to a silent house. Now I love
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First of all, I am a foodie. Therefore I am not empty. Empty in the tummy is a no no for me. When my daughter and I were visiting colleges in Chicago, Rick’s restaurant did not disappoint. His menus are framed in my kitchen. CONGRATULATIONS to TOP CHEF WINNER, RICK BAYLESS. His winning doubles his
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“Don’t worry about what the world needs. Ask what makes you come alive and do that. Because what the world needs is people who have come alive.” Robert Thurman I read that to a group and their hands went up. “I don’t know what is next for me?” The wobbling of not knowing seems to
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Parents ask me, “How do I figure out what is next for me?” One thing that helps is talking about your interests and then following up in a week. Schedule the follow up on your calendar before you hang up the phone. I too need inspiration and clarity outside of myself. I notice women have
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A mom called today saying she would rather have the two new experimental swine flu shots then be packing up her son for college. She always faints when a needle comes into her vision and gets rashes after the shots. She went on to say, humor has gotten her through challenging times but not this
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Natalie Caine, M.A. natalie@lifeintransition.org
