Perspective (Give Yourself and Others Grace)

This is a tough time to be in transition—any kind of transition. Whether you’re coming of age and looking for your first job, considering new educational opportunities, moving, dealing with needs of aging parents, contemplating a career change, watching your kids leave the house, making a big purchase, or navigating something else altogether, it’s simply a challenging time. It’s not insurmountable, but it’s difficult.

Why?

So much is changing in our nation, and much of it feels uncertain. That doesn’t mean everything is dire, though some things may certainly feel that way. Some of it is just in flux. From “I’m not sure what’s going to happen exactly” to “I’m seriously worried about _____,” everyone in transition is carrying more stress than usual.

I overheard someone say, “In the midst of this, I feel like I always sound so woe-is-me!” And I thought, “No… it’s woe is us.” This is a difficult time.

But we are also the people who can help one another. There is a we that is stronger and more present than woe. So if you’re in transition and aren’t sure where to place your weight, let your relationships uphold you.

— Renee Roederer