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A Call That Forced My New Year Reset
The importance of giving space in times of loss and grief!
It was December 17th, and I was excited, mainly because, after what felt like a century of failed attempts, I had somehow managed to stick to my exercise routine.
Five whole days of yoga in a row! I felt proud of myself for my routine and completing other tasks before the year ended so I could enjoy my New Year’s vacation without any stress.
Restarting my life after a career and health break felt like moving into a new house right before Christmas. I had taken on a lot of work, like an over enthusiastic kid heading back to school after summer vacation. Naturally, I wanted to ensure everything was perfectly planned and settled ahead of time so I could enjoy my New Year vacation and not overwhelm myself after the holiday ends.
I planned my work, my life, and everything smoothly.
Little did I know that morning would derail all my plans and systems, forcing me to reset my life in a way I never expected.
I am quite used to sudden shocks in life by now. In the past few years, it has always been the phone that has broken the bad news in my life. Three years ago, it was the dreaded call that brought the news of my cancer diagnosis when I was planning my husband’s…
