Transition: passage from one state, stage, subject, or place to another : change b : a movement, development, or evolution from one form, stage, or style to another
I think that says it. A passage, movement or evolution. Transitions work in phases, usually starting with an ending, a 'letting go' period...then a neutral zone or middle, a 'not who we were' and 'not quite who we will be' phase (which seems the most pivotal period), all heading straight toward the acceptance of a new beginning. I guess I'm in that middle stage right now. The decisions of others has opened the door for a transition in my own life and has blessed me with an opportunity to get in gear and become who I want to be...not someone else's version of me.
What was a busy and chaotic household has abruptly turned into a place of quiet calm. This is not something I have experienced much of in the last two years, so having it on my doorstep is quite the change. I did know it was coming, spent much time preparing myself and others for it and am even creating a space which outwardly reflects the stillness this new environment evokes. I've been fortunate that it has occurred peacefully and with whole hearted blessings. My loved ones are safe and near, and no trauma is responsible for this change. The timing was right, the conditions were right and the change was as it should be. But that is not to say that transition is always easy or without challenge...this one has it's upheavals also, but it also has promise. And I have a vision...
My daughter and I did a Vision Board, to help visualize our dreams not too long ago. Seemed like a 'fun' activity, so we tossed a huge stack of magazines in the middle of the dining room table with scissors, glue and poster board. I wasn't really sure what I was to do...there were no instructions, or visualizations that I saw anyway, and nothing that really jumped out at me. I flipped through several pages, then several magazines before suddenly 'seeing' what I needed to see. Before I knew it the scissors were flying and everything that I ended up cutting out actually told the story of me. Or maybe I should say it told a story of what I dream.
So that Vision Board is symbolic of all that I strive for and dream of. It's what I hope my transition leads to, it's what will give me focus as I muddle through the changes I feel are inevitable. I begin here. Now. Today.
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And to begin it all I get to start with a new creative space. It's more room, better flow and just feels plain ol' good!
And the best part is right off the work area is this sweet tree house that is made especially for peaceful slumbers and positive dreams.
So here I go! A step at a time or jumping in with both feet. I'm ready to give it my all...and see what I get in return. Sounds like a plan. Right?
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Back to JBird's Garden business. This summer has been busy with shows every weekend. I've enjoyed them all, but I'm also happy for the 5 week break ahead of me. It gives me time to get my Etsy shop back in order, focus on online marketing, catch up with my blog (ahem) and make more jewelry! Yay!!! So that's part of the plan too...and with vision, focus and all this free time...I'm gonna get it done!
And here are some new(er) piece still available:
I think that says it. A passage, movement or evolution. Transitions work in phases, usually starting with an ending, a 'letting go' period...then a neutral zone or middle, a 'not who we were' and 'not quite who we will be' phase (which seems the most pivotal period), all heading straight toward the acceptance of a new beginning. I guess I'm in that middle stage right now. The decisions of others has opened the door for a transition in my own life and has blessed me with an opportunity to get in gear and become who I want to be...not someone else's version of me.
What was a busy and chaotic household has abruptly turned into a place of quiet calm. This is not something I have experienced much of in the last two years, so having it on my doorstep is quite the change. I did know it was coming, spent much time preparing myself and others for it and am even creating a space which outwardly reflects the stillness this new environment evokes. I've been fortunate that it has occurred peacefully and with whole hearted blessings. My loved ones are safe and near, and no trauma is responsible for this change. The timing was right, the conditions were right and the change was as it should be. But that is not to say that transition is always easy or without challenge...this one has it's upheavals also, but it also has promise. And I have a vision...
My daughter and I did a Vision Board, to help visualize our dreams not too long ago. Seemed like a 'fun' activity, so we tossed a huge stack of magazines in the middle of the dining room table with scissors, glue and poster board. I wasn't really sure what I was to do...there were no instructions, or visualizations that I saw anyway, and nothing that really jumped out at me. I flipped through several pages, then several magazines before suddenly 'seeing' what I needed to see. Before I knew it the scissors were flying and everything that I ended up cutting out actually told the story of me. Or maybe I should say it told a story of what I dream.
So that Vision Board is symbolic of all that I strive for and dream of. It's what I hope my transition leads to, it's what will give me focus as I muddle through the changes I feel are inevitable. I begin here. Now. Today.
~~**~~
And to begin it all I get to start with a new creative space. It's more room, better flow and just feels plain ol' good!
And the best part is right off the work area is this sweet tree house that is made especially for peaceful slumbers and positive dreams.
So here I go! A step at a time or jumping in with both feet. I'm ready to give it my all...and see what I get in return. Sounds like a plan. Right?
************************************************************************************
Back to JBird's Garden business. This summer has been busy with shows every weekend. I've enjoyed them all, but I'm also happy for the 5 week break ahead of me. It gives me time to get my Etsy shop back in order, focus on online marketing, catch up with my blog (ahem) and make more jewelry! Yay!!! So that's part of the plan too...and with vision, focus and all this free time...I'm gonna get it done!
And here are some new(er) piece still available:
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