Tuesday, July 3, 2012

Midlife Clarity

That sounds much better than midlife crisis, doesn't it? I wish I could take credit for the term, but I borrowed it from Kenny Loggins.  I had one (midlife clarity) in my early 30s.  It was a period of re-evaluating all aspects of my life - work, relationships, spirituality, health. It was a difficult period, but I came out better for it.  And my journey has been very fulfilling.

I always thought that was it - I went through my midlife clarity early, and I was set for the rest of my life. Ha! I realized last month that I'm going through another one. (Don't worry, I won't bore you with the gory details.) I suppose it makes sense - we are continually changing, as is the world around us. We evolve and grow, and our path changes as well. It is not always comfortable, though. However, I found that just the recognition of it has helped me obtain some peace and clarity.  Before, I just felt a sense of disconnection and malaise. Now I am a bit more forgiving of myself and I am more focused on working through it. I know I can't rush it - things will all become clear in their own time.  What I can do is allow space for the discomfort and unknowing.

How have you emerged from your own midlife clarity?  

4 comments:

  1. Oh Dear! Sorry to hear that you've been struggling, but glad to know that you now recognize the problem.
    I guess we all go through it, some of us more easily than others. You seem to have a handle on yours.
    I love your book, but just haven't had time to either blog about it, or really study it. That will begin soon!

    xo

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    1. Yes, I have a handle on things and am feeling very positive about it now.

      Glad you like the book. You've got your hands full in Jane LaFazio's class right now - sounds like a great time!

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  2. Naming things and thus acknowledging is an excellant start. I always did that when I was giving my first lecture to a new class. I would be nervous, so I just told them I was nervous and that eliminated the problem. If nothing is working out for me, I go to the river with a good book! That's a good way to wait it out until I feel like me again.

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    1. I like your river and book idea. Nothing like being outside in nature - then I feel like I can handle anything. By the way - did you see the beautiful almost-full moon last night? Still time to check it out tonight!

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