Time to Step Up!
Midlife is less defined by an actual date on the calendar, or even physical changes, and more by a stage in which we begin to shift the way we view and interact in the world. It can be triggered by a general sense of unease or depression. Or, it could begin with a significant life change, such as a a health challenge, the loss of a life partner, grown child leaving home, an aging parent’s decline, a retirement or other change in job status. We have a sense there’s more to our lives and begin to think about discovering what that is. It’s at this time that we are called to delve deeper to discover our true essence and share that gift with the world.
Brené Brown refers to it as “a time when you feel a desperate pull to live the life you want to live, not the one you’re ‘supposed’ to live.”
It’s not surprising that it can feel disorienting, even debilitating, at times as we re-find ourselves. If we knew that this transitional state was an invitation to a greater path and a fuller expression of our life, would we see this as a midlife crisis or more of a midlife awakening? And, would we react differently with this new point of view? I believe with courage, renewed clarity and genuine commitment to our personal transformation, it can be one of the most exhilarating time of our lives.
That’s what happened to me. I was thrown head-first into midlife at forty-six when I lost my husband to cancer and was left with two young boys to raise on my own. My profound grief prompted me to rethink my entire life. I closed my consulting business and embarked on a healing journey of self-discovery that led to my personal awakening.
Through my explorations, I discovered that we have the power to re-imagine our life at any time and, as such, have infinite potential. With this huge opportunity comes the responsibility to direct the unfolding of our heart’s true calling in a way that not only betters our own life, but creates a ripple effect of positive change in the world.
My recently published memoir, Love Will Keep Us Alive, recounts this journey. I wrote it to inspire others to believe again in their dreams and begin living the life we are all meant to live — one of love, passion, fulfillment and, yes, even magic.
Designing Transformation Method
Over the past 10 years of working with hundreds of people and learning from my own journey, I’ve developed a process for personal and professional transformation called the Designing Transformation Method™️. This approach includes rediscovering our true selves through personal transformation, then creating a new vision for our life and work, and realizing this vision through professional transformation.
Uncovering Your True Essence
It starts with rediscovering the real you…the one buried under layers of learned habits and societal conditioning. Reversing life-long patterns requires a new understanding of the purpose of life and our potential. We need to acquire new tools, like self-awareness and self-acceptance and to recognize the power of our beliefs. We also need to let go of that which no longer serves to make room for new possibilities.
A New Vision
The next step includes re-imagining our life vision. This means going within to uncover the ares that we most thrive, and our life’s true mission. We then identify the gap between where we are today and where we want to go to create a plan to close the gap.
Manifestation Mastery
The final stage is manifesting our vision in a sustainable way. This is where we employ techniques to remain motivated and accountable to achieve our goals. Professional transformation includes acquiring the required knowledge and skills to realize our vision.
So, if you are ready to re-ignite your passion and uncover your deeper calling and are willing to let go of all that’s been getting in your way up until now, I can help. I’ve dedicated my life to helping people to connect with a new vision for their lives that offers greater purpose, joy and self-expression. I founded Designing Transformation to offer guidance, resources, events and a community in support of people awakening to their potential and stepping into the next great chapter of their lives.
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