My purpose for writing this blog is to offer insight and encouragement during life’s transitions. I know that many of you reading this blog have experienced many transitions this year. You’ve moved; changed jobs; lost jobs; are looking for jobs; had babies, are expecting babies; had cancer; are recovering from cancer; became grandparents, aunts, and uncles; bought homes; sold homes; got engaged, got married; ended relationships; found yourself; learned to live with a chronic illness ; made commitments, broken commitments; lost friends and family members; made new friends; and so on. In short you’ve been confronted with or have chosen to take a look at yourself in a new way because of these transitions.
As you can see in today’s image, I’ve been out in the field this week looking for images that tell a story about our transitions and how we “are in them”. I’d like you to finish this blog by sharing some insights about what you’ve learned in your own transitions. A brief example: I’ve learned that : I don’t have to fill in the blanks and force the answer but can wait to discover the answer when it comes. My niece taught me just last week that: “You don’t have to own that” … i.e. that’s not yours to do …
I will use some of your comments (pithy please) in next weeks blog to offer insight and encouragement. (your identity will not be revealed)
IBK
Cheryl Gadeken
18 Jan 2013I’ve learned that I need to do the best I can each day, be thankful for the people God has given me to help me along the way, and trust in God to take care of the daily and long-term concerns.
Barbara Hemphill
18 Jan 2013When I feel overwhelmed,often the best thing I can do is get some sleep. God often provides an answer in my sleep, or the patience to wait until he does.
Nancy Haberstich
18 Jan 2013I ask the question: “How does it get better than this?” and “WHat else is possible?”. Then I DON’T answer – just remain quiet. I let God /the Universe answer.