Friendship

Friendship is essential to balance in life. We all need friends we have history with, people we are comfortable with, people we can 'be ourselves' with.

One of my dear friends is embarking on a wonderful, planned transition. She'll be moving from the LA area to a lovely small town in Oregon. We had a 'goodbye' dinner last night and had a nice time talking about our 18 year friendship. I know that we will remain friends and that I will be able to make a trip to her new home soon.

This is a good example of a transition that comes from 'the inside out' - in other words, a transition that was initiated by the person, rather that thrust upon her. In these transitions, we receive great joy and satisfaction from the logistical planning, the dreaming and visioning (Point 2) and the activity surrounding the event of moving. Then there is usually a time of let down. The mundane sets in and we feel disappointed.

Know that this might happen. Prepare for this event and give yourself permission to have this let-down period. It will pass. Your new environment will kick back in and your enthusiasm for this new adventure will return. I wish my friend the very best in this welcome new chapter of her life.