In Transition? Here are 5 Ideas to Help You Through It!
Isn’t life lovely when everything is settled and humming along smoothly? For some reason, it never seems to stay that way! I’m in one of those places right now. My hubby and I decided to sell our condo on Cape Cod and move to Portland, Maine to be closer to our son and his wife. I’m in that crazy-making limbo period between letting go of the old and not quite at the new. Every conversation in my household seems to begin with “Do you know where ____ is?” Nothing is in its usual place!
I try to practice what I preach, trusting that intuition will guide me forward in the best possible way to my new life. I thought I’d share 5 ideas about how to live sanely and peacefully while you’re going through a change.
Don’t “Awfulize”
I’m a firm believer that when you put out negativity, you attract the same. That said, I’ve caught myself on more than one occasion saying things like “Downsizing is overwhelming.” “What if we don’t find a new home we like?” Or simply, “I’m so stressed!” I’ve noticed that what I say to myself has a huge impact on my peace of mind (or lack thereof!). I’m learning to replace these thoughts with “Things have a way of working out.” “I trust Divine timing.” And my favorite, “I allow all of this to unfold with ease and grace.” I feel better already!
It’s Okay to Feel Confused or Lost
By definition, transitions are not a permanent place. They don’t last forever — although they often seem to! I love this quote from William Bridges, author of the book, “Transitions: Making Sense of Life’s Changes.” Between letting go (of the old) and successfully launching the new, there is a time of confusion and emptiness. People often feel lost during this time, and too often they interpret that lostness as yet another sign that something is wrong. It is simply a sign that they have entered the fertile chaos of the neutral zone. I love that term “fertile chaos.” Embrace it and know that your soul is guiding you to something new.
Patience is a Virtue
When I’m in this transition zone and fear that nothing is happening, (the condo hasn’t sold yet!) I find comfort in the example of tulips. You plant them in the fall and they come up in the spring. In the intervening months, there appears to be nothing going on. You wouldn’t think of digging them up in the middle of winter and yelling at them that they’re “stuck” and admonishing them to “grow faster!” They are doing exactly what they need to do. And when all the circumstances needed for their flowering are in the right place, they appear and bloom. The same is true for your transitions. The wisdom that guides the flowers guides your life as well.
Check in With Your Inner Guidance
When you’re in the midst of a transition, learn to ask your intuition questions. Here are two ideas: “What is the best possible outcome for this situation?” “What could I do to be at peace today?” The answer may not always leap into your mind. It takes time to retrain your thinking to “hear” the subtle messages from your guidance system. You may find that the answer comes as an impulse to try something different, or a gradual awakening to a new way of thinking about an obstacle you’re confronting. Keep in mind that your intuition can help guide you to peace in any situation.
I’m Here to Help
If you’re feeling stuck and confused, consider scheduling an intuitive reading appointment. Many of my clients call when they’re in a transition and trying to figure out next steps. I use my intuitive guidance to help you to get clear, feel more at peace, and to have a practical action plan moving forward. You can book your session directly on my online calendar.
And, if money is a concern, try my new Divine Prosperity program. You’ll find audio meditations, prayers, affirmations and a Divine Prosperity e-book.
Do you have any favorite techniques or ideas for gracefully managing a life transition? I’d love to hear about them! Write your comments below!
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