Category: Life Transitions
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Three Steps For Making Meaningful Connections After A Life Transition
It seems like we’re all caught in this unfamiliar period of time where socializing with others seems more daunting than usual. After all, we did collectively experience a major life-altering event last year (I would remind you of what it is, but I’m sure you’re ready to stop thinking about unprecedented times as much as…
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What People Don’t Tell You About Life Transitions
It was a classic rainy day in October: gray skies were overhead, steady droplets of water were bouncing off the pavement, and that distinct autumn chill was blowing through the changing leaves. Sitting in a cozy coffee shop, I reflected on how picturesque this scene could be to an onlooker. How my life could look…
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Why Post-Grad Life Knocked Me Off My Feet…and How I Got Back Up
“Things change. They always do, it’s one of the things of nature. Most people are afraid of change, but if you look at it as something you can always count on, then it can be a comfort.” -Robert Kincaid, Bridges of Madison County (1995) When I walked across the graduation stage to get my diploma,…
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How to Cope With Post-Graduation Uncertainty
I’ll admit that one of my biggest weaknesses is the constant quest to maintain purpose in my life – which is actually a common trait of INFJ personality types. The rush I get from a project I’m passionate about is exhilarating and all-encompassing, but it leaves me feeling restless when I have a copious amount…
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The Importance of Impermanence
One of the most difficult aspects of life to grasp is the concept of impermanence. As described by Norman Fischer on the blog, Lion’s Roar, impermanence is a key principle of Buddhism, and it can be summed up by one simple statement: nothing lasts forever. The Buddha himself made it clear that those who fail to accept…
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If You’re Looking For A Sign to Take A Leap of Faith – This Is It
It happens to the best of us. You go about your daily life and all of the sudden, it hits you. You’re not happy, and you haven’t been happy for a while. The vibrant colors of your surroundings have faded into a bleak and murky backdrop, and you wonder how this possibly could have happened….