09/07/2025
This song has been in my head - and on repeat - since hearing it during my drive back after dropping my youngest off at college.
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The words of Bowie’s song hit me like never before, so much so that I wrote about it in my newsletter last week. (Thanks to all who subscribe and read!)
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In general, I wrote about the constant ebb and flow of changes and transitions that happen over the course of a life well lived.
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Transitions like puberty, academic/work-related ladder climbing, pregnancy, fertility challenges, postpartum, marriage/divorce, perimenopause, unexpected illness, death of a loved one, change of job,etc.
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I have had the good fortune of working with folks who are navigating these life transitions - and have learned so much in the process.
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What I’ve learned…
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Changes are going to happen. It’s part of the deal in this game called life. And they are going to feel disorienting at times.
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Loosen your grip. The more you grasp to the prior version of what was, the harder the struggle in moving forward.
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Turn and face the strange. In my case, the absurdity that I have 3 young adult children who are independent and doing good things in the world - they were just babies a second ago.
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Take a deep breath. Always, take a breath.
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Take a rest. That’s allowed, you know.
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Move toward the next good thing. It’s out there somewhere.
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Now, how about you…what life transition are you facing right now?
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Comment below or drop me a DM. I’d love to hear from you.
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