Making the Most of any Transition
I was talking to my husband the other night about TRANSITION. What does that mean? How is transition different from change? What has transition looked like for us, and even my life before meeting my prince charming (yes, you Babs if you’re reading this!). First off, to differentiate the two, the biggest difference between change and transition is that change is an event that occurs quickly, which most people react towards. Transition occurs internally through your mindset, which is the response to change that occurred.
What I realized is that the first time I truly experienced a transition was when when my parents divorced when I was 2 years old. The change was both of them splitting up (the event) and my transition was about creating a norm being raised by 2 parents who lived apart from one another. From that very early point on, I can spot MANY other seasons of transition carrying over to present day.
Each birthday brought on a new transition in that year. Each grade I entered certainly came with transition. Each weekend I went from Mom’s house to Dad’s house I had to transition into my environment, family, culture and home. Even now as an adult I am constantly in a state of transition – moving from state to state… becoming a new parent… embracing different career opportunities… understanding myself even deeper through my walk with God.
Some of these transitions were smooth sailing for me, while others I resisted… pretty hard. Which led me to think, what are the lessons I have learned in my life about transitions? How can I take those lessons and re-learn them to help with some of the current transitions I face today (hello, COVID!) and any transition I will embrace in the future?
Here are the top 5 things I have learned through transitions which I hope can help you through any transition you may be facing:
Acknowledge the change that is occurring – Don’t step over it or hide from it because it will just delay your healing.
Nothing in life will stay constant (including yourself!) – Life is about the ebbs and flows of your being, including the ups and downs of situations that occur. Relax through the transition, giving yourself time to reflect on what was, honor what is, and anticipate what is to come with an open heart.
There is no picture perfect “right way” to approach a transition – Your way is the only way that you will get through it. Find what works for you, use your own methods to stay grounded through the shifts, and make adjustments that are necessary to honor your soul.
Breathe into who you are in the present moment without judgement – Don’t fault yourself for feeling sad, upset, stressed about the change. You are exactly where you need to be in this season of life, and know that you can choose to feel another way that will serve you.
You have what it takes to embrace this transition – The years and experiences on earth has equipped you with what you need to survive. God would never put you through a situation you can’t handle as long as you walk alongside of Him. Lean into your faith, your family, your support system.
I have a nice graphic about transition that you can download on my FREEBIES page.
Be kind to yourself, meet your current needs through a change, and embrace the new transition with a heart of possibility.
What season are you transitioning into?
Light + Love,
Bev
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