Transitions sometimes slows the system way down. When one is expending energy on successfully transitioning, any sudden changes or new challenges, cause the system to slow down as energy must be diverted to attend to the new issues. This is why sometimes people become ill during times of transition. Energy is drained, and, stress even […]
Talk about transitions and pivot points! I went to the “1968” exhibit at the Minnesota History Museum and was bombarded with reminders of transitions and pivot points from my own life. 1968 was truly a pivotal year for me in many ways and I think it was good to sit back and reflect upon those […]
One can spend a lot of time focusing upon the painful aspects of transition. There is the pain of letting go of something that we cherish and there is the pain of learning how to do something new. However, one must not forget the joy of leaving pain behind and moving on to something new […]
I had to take a group of psychological tests recently because of a new project I am becoming involved with. The test showed me flat lined but did indicate that I may be prone to over reflection and rumination which may lead to worrying. Anyone who knows me well will now respond with, “why did […]
I am in the middle of a major life transition. It is a transition that I never expected, but it is here. There truly was a long period of restlessness and then a triggering pivot point. As is the case, once a pivot point presents itself it requires action and one either freezes where one is […]