16 Oct I know that place of facing the unknown
I heard some sad news about someone I know, someone I’ve had a bit of a confused or disconnected relationship with over the past twenty-some years.
As I heard the news I felt a rush of conflicting feelings. Honestly, there were parts that wanted to indulge in gossip, hearing the nitty gritty details.
At the same time, having lived a life of many lows and highs I resonated with the experience of life falling apart. Knowing rather intimately that place I realized the last thing I wanted was the gossip.
I changed the subject, orienting the conversation away from talking about this person.
This morning as I waited in line for my next flight out of town I offered a moment of goodness for this person in a major life transition.
I know that place of facing the unknown. I know the years of feeling change come… being afraid of that change… in denial of its looming presence moving toward me.
I know what it’s like to have the change rupture everything and I know what it’s like to engage consciously with the process so that the impact doesn’t make me feel out of control.
In the line waiting for my flight, I wrote an email to this person in transition wishing them the best. Sending goodness to them that the steps may be smooth, easing arrival on the new shore.
When change knocks on your door how do you respond to yourself? Is it the same or different response to friends, acquaintances, or even those you have difficulty with?
Take a moment and let me know.