Books on transition are very diverse and cover a wide range of topics. Here is a suggestion:
Changing Jobs or Careers
Between Trapezes by Gail Blanke is an excellent book on making changes between jobs, careers or life stages. This book highlights eight individuals going through major life transitions, primarily in mid stream in their careers. This book has a few good takeaways. Give it a try if you are thinking about changing your line of work.
Saturday, October 31, 2009
Friday, October 23, 2009
Forgiving Oneself
Last week I had an unwelcome surprise. While walking my dog, I slipped and broke my ankle. At the onset, while I was in a good amount of pain, I also spend a fair amount of time, internally scolding myself for my foolishness.
Looking back, I see that I may have experienced twice as much "pain", more than I really needed. My "slip slide" on the pavement was a mistake, not by intention. Sometimes we let our guard down and things just happen.
The ankle is healing, and I am hobbling along. From this experience, I know I will again be more wary of the puddles in my path and the way I treat myself when I make a mistake.
Looking back, I see that I may have experienced twice as much "pain", more than I really needed. My "slip slide" on the pavement was a mistake, not by intention. Sometimes we let our guard down and things just happen.
The ankle is healing, and I am hobbling along. From this experience, I know I will again be more wary of the puddles in my path and the way I treat myself when I make a mistake.
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Transitioning to Having Children
One of life's biggest transitions is going from being without a child to having one. Having a child changes many things:
1) No longer is there just "you" to plan for. You have another life to care for and cherish.
2) Having a child often makes you more aware of your mortality.
3) Having a child changes some of your perspectives, outlook and choices
4) No matter how old your child becomes, they are still your child in your heart.
Enjoy parenthood. Realize and accept there will be many challenges and changes in your life.
1) No longer is there just "you" to plan for. You have another life to care for and cherish.
2) Having a child often makes you more aware of your mortality.
3) Having a child changes some of your perspectives, outlook and choices
4) No matter how old your child becomes, they are still your child in your heart.
Enjoy parenthood. Realize and accept there will be many challenges and changes in your life.
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
900 Days at Sea
Do you ever feel you are adrift in the ocean of your life? Sometimes when we get lulled in the complacency of everyday waves of life we lose sight of where we are headed. We are usually most often adrift when we are out of touch with who we are and where we are going.
Going out drifting can be unwise if we do not have a map or a chart. Sure, we can enjoy a few days of "just being" but if we venture into waters unknown we can be pushed upon the rocks and shoals of life.
To get redirected and back on course, we need to stop and take careful inventory. The four questions we need to begin asking is:
Who are we?
What have we to give?
Where shall we spend our days upon this planet?
Who would be good and interesting passengers on our boat of life?
For the last 900 days, a sailor has been on an ocean voyage without resupplying or stopping.The original destination day 1000 - However the planned return to New York harbor in April of 2010 may be extended a few more weeks or months due to winter weather. It has been fun being a visitor to the 1000 day at sea blog and tracking this unique and interesting journey.
If you like to read and want to take another sea journey you can read the classic book Sailing Alone Around the World by Joshua Slocum.
Going out drifting can be unwise if we do not have a map or a chart. Sure, we can enjoy a few days of "just being" but if we venture into waters unknown we can be pushed upon the rocks and shoals of life.
To get redirected and back on course, we need to stop and take careful inventory. The four questions we need to begin asking is:
Who are we?
What have we to give?
Where shall we spend our days upon this planet?
Who would be good and interesting passengers on our boat of life?
For the last 900 days, a sailor has been on an ocean voyage without resupplying or stopping.The original destination day 1000 - However the planned return to New York harbor in April of 2010 may be extended a few more weeks or months due to winter weather. It has been fun being a visitor to the 1000 day at sea blog and tracking this unique and interesting journey.
If you like to read and want to take another sea journey you can read the classic book Sailing Alone Around the World by Joshua Slocum.
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