You have a challenge before you.
You are learning to find your new normal.
It’s going to be a bumpy road ahead.
It’s going to take a little time to settle in. But you will get there.
It will all come together again.
You will find your new routine.
You’ll find new joys.
Things won’t ever be the same as they once were and that’s ok.
From time to time it’ll feel familiar. It’ll feel like the good ol’ days. You can linger in that beautiful connection of the past and the present, but don’t linger there too long or you will miss these days.
I know you aren’t sure how you are going to re-establish yourself, how you are going to navigate this new place you find yourself in. I also know you have all the answers you need.
Think for a moment about the future you who has already done it. The you 2 years from now on the other side of this. Ask her, how she did it. Ask her what steps she took. What things worked for her and what things didn’t. You will be so amazed at the wisdom she has.
What would she tell you to do today?
Would she tell you not to worry, it all works out?
Would she tell you get more sleep?
Or maybe watch a little less tv?
Perhaps she would tell you to be confident in your decisions.
Pray and have faith.
Or make that phone call.
She might also tell you to have compassion for yourself and those around you.
Not to be overwhelmed and start with just committing to 1 day.
Does she tell you to just keep putting on foot in front of the other?
Does she tell you to go for a short walk?
Does she tell you determination looks much better on you than self-pity?
Does she tell you to ask for help?
Right now very well may be a challenge and you may be trying to figure out your new normal. But you know exactly how to get through it. You have all the resources you need. When you get stuck or are unsure, ask your future self. She’ll tell you what to do next.
It will all come together. You will settle in.
Love you madly.
Leslie
P.S. I would love to know what your future self is telling you. Email me at leslie.canup@gmail.com and let me know.
