Existing in the Void

Yesterday was fairly warm and sunny. Today I woke up to about 8 inches of snow. In a way the reluctance of spring to arrive reminds me of my current state of transition. Transitions are not easy. For a time you exist in a state of void – who are you, who are you going to be? You aren’t what you used to be and yet you aren’t something new yet. It reminds me of the weather this year. It seems like the landscape is turning to something new and then the snow comes again and its back to winter.I think this is a reminder to slow down and just let things be – the next, right thing will come when the time is right. No need to rush it.

I am reading this book called “The Way of Transition”. It talks about how most creative ideas come out of existing in the void where anything is possible.

So here I sit, existing in the void. Its really hard for me. I have had a job since I was 12 years old – one right after the other. I have never even taken a two week vacation between jobs. I don’t know many people who’ve been that nuts. Having been that way for so long, I have to say that it is really hard to let go of the work persona. Even for a little while. But believe it is something I need to do.

If you’ve ever been through a major transition and have some advise, I would love to hear it.

Martha