Life’s transitions can be difficult at times. Moving from one stage to another presents a set of circumstances we are unfamiliar with, and may add a layer of uninvited stress.
Examples being moving off to college, being newly married, becoming a parent and then an empty nester, and of course retirement.
As I think about it I’ve been faced with all of the above in my own life. I think, for me, perhaps retirement was the biggest challenge. It seemed to take longer to adjust to this new season of my life than any other.
I think giving up my identity of teacher, which I had held for over thirty years, was difficult for me. I learned that no matter what I was doing, though, work either paid or unpaid, still carried value. It’s been fifteen years since I retired, and it has certainly been an adventure as I have taken on many roles along the way.
According to Kempton, “If we are open to the transition, instead of holding on too tight to what has been, we can experience great insight and flow into the next stage, whether or not we feel ready.”
Wabi Sabi keeps us living more mindfully in the present moment , and allows us to navigate the stages of life all the while adding to our arsenal of wisdom. Just remember to be kind to yourself as you move into a new season of life.
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