Some transitions we choose, and some we don’t. But most all transitions come with a high level of uncertainty.
What’s next? How will I do this? What kinds of challenges will I face? Which direction should I go?
If you don’t watch it, it’s easy to go into a fear place during these transition times. Old insecurities are just lurking around every corner waiting for you to take the bait.
I’ve been experiencing a lot of transition lately, and I’ve been experimenting with what it is that allows me to stay rooted in truth instead of fear.Below are some of the main insights that brought me comfort, and I hope they will support you to. Take a look.
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You know, sometimes I think life is just one big transition that never stops. So, the more skillfully you learn to be with the ONE TRUE CONSTANT OF CHANGE, the more comfortable you’ll be able to rides the waves of your journey….and the more you’ll get out of life.
In closing, I’d like to share with you one of my favorite quotes on transition from Elizabeth Lesser in her book, Broken Open:
How strange that the nature of life is change, yet the nature of human beings is to resist change. And how ironic that the difficult times we fear might ruin us are the very ones that can break us open and help us blossom into who we were meant to be.
Keep blossoming my friends. Love,
Amy
2 responses to “Tips for Transitions – How to Ride the Waves with a Little More Grace”
In the past 6 months I had to move from a home that I loved, my marriage ended and my financial situation was questionable. I kept thinking that I just had to “do something to make it better,” “figure out what to do next,” come up with a “worthwhile plan,” and “solve the problems.” Then I took a breath. I imagined myself in the ocean with a huge wave about to crash over my head. Changing the wave or trying to stop it was impossible. So I decided to go through the wave instead. Now, when I start to clench my teeth and my body contracts with tension, I say to myself, “You can’t change the wave. Instead, go through the wave.” It helps tremendously.
Great advice Jeannie, and thank you for being so courageous in sharing your transition with us. Sending you warm healing light during this time of transformation. Keep your chin up. You are loved. xo