No matter the topic, your affirmations always land for me, Michelle. They have this sort of timeless, universal appeal.
This was such a beautiful reflection on transition and change - something we can all relate to in different ways. I always look forward to spending time here 💛✨
Thank you for sharing that the affirmations land for you and you enjoy spending time here! Transition and change definitely impacts all of us in different ways.
Beautiful reflection. I’m an empty nester too and the bird analogy is spot on - though human fledglings sometimes follow a slightly different flight pattern. Just when you’ve adjusted to the quiet, one moves back into the nest for a while… then flies off again… and just as you get used to that, another one moves back in. Parenting doesn’t always follow the bird timeline… but we love it!
Thank you for this beautiful post on the bittersweet nature of empty nesting Michelle. Yesterday I was at a yoga workshop where we were considering transitions, paying attention. And of course what we do on the mat is a microcosm of life - as my youngest child prepares to leave home, here is one big transition that needs attention!
That is a big transition when your youngest leaves home! The universe has a way of giving us what we need- the yoga workshop sounds like it arrived at just the right time to soothe the mind and soul. Thank you for sharing your experience!
I agree, very relatable. I appreciate your weekly affirmations and how they apply to other significant life events. I would like to sit with these as I nurse my elderly parents for the transitions they face at this time.
I'm so glad to hear that you appreciate the affirmations! I would feel honored if you sat with these during your work with older adults. One of my first jobs was working in a nursing home. It's such meaningful work.
Lovely and very timely for me as my son will be fledging later this year - thankyou for sharing your thoughts and experience 🙏 look forward to the series
No matter the topic, your affirmations always land for me, Michelle. They have this sort of timeless, universal appeal.
This was such a beautiful reflection on transition and change - something we can all relate to in different ways. I always look forward to spending time here 💛✨
Thank you for sharing that the affirmations land for you and you enjoy spending time here! Transition and change definitely impacts all of us in different ways.
Beautiful reflection. I’m an empty nester too and the bird analogy is spot on - though human fledglings sometimes follow a slightly different flight pattern. Just when you’ve adjusted to the quiet, one moves back into the nest for a while… then flies off again… and just as you get used to that, another one moves back in. Parenting doesn’t always follow the bird timeline… but we love it!
It sounds like your empty nest years have been a journey! Thank you for reading and commenting!
I always think the term 'empty nest' stresses the sense of loss, but I love how you have captured the sense of possibility too
Thank you for this beautiful post on the bittersweet nature of empty nesting Michelle. Yesterday I was at a yoga workshop where we were considering transitions, paying attention. And of course what we do on the mat is a microcosm of life - as my youngest child prepares to leave home, here is one big transition that needs attention!
That is a big transition when your youngest leaves home! The universe has a way of giving us what we need- the yoga workshop sounds like it arrived at just the right time to soothe the mind and soul. Thank you for sharing your experience!
I agree, very relatable. I appreciate your weekly affirmations and how they apply to other significant life events. I would like to sit with these as I nurse my elderly parents for the transitions they face at this time.
I'm so glad to hear that you appreciate the affirmations! I would feel honored if you sat with these during your work with older adults. One of my first jobs was working in a nursing home. It's such meaningful work.
I loved your offering here, Michelle. So very relatable...🤍
Thank you so much!
Lovely and very timely for me as my son will be fledging later this year - thankyou for sharing your thoughts and experience 🙏 look forward to the series