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A few words from Regina....
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June seems to be the month for transitions. Graduating students transition from childhood to adulthood, couples marry and conjoin households, and from all the moving vans around Los Angeles, many folks are making the transition from one home to the next, up-sizing and down-sizing.
When I transitioned from a three-bedroom house into my one-bedroom apartment, I had no idea what to do with my doctoral library; it broke my heart to think of letting it go! But I was able to acknowledge that the books had served their purpose: I acquired my degree, and my professional life at that time had transitioned from being a professor to an administrator (and now my Ph.D. stands for "Piled higher and Deeper"). My books' values had also shifted, or transitioned if you will, and were no longer serving the same purpose. When it was time to release those books, I had to ask many questions about their relative value to me that day. When I discovered they had fulfilled their value to me, I was able to transition from five floor-to-ceiling bookcases into one much smaller to hold the few books I decided to keep. My heart felt lighter and my move was easier (and less expensive) as a result.
So to all of you making the leap, taking the plunge, thinking about what to bring to your new space, here are 10 tips for mindful transitions while keeping your heart light!
I'll see you next month!
- Regina
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