Transitions

I carefully watch for signs of transitions in my life and they always come with a sense of being overwhelmed. I am in that spot now. Life is too full. I have a day job in which I am doing the jobs of at least 2 1/2 people, I am laying the foundation for my real 'heart's desire' career, I have a social life that is waning but still full, I have planned trips on the horizon, I have accepted a working position as an officer in my local Toastmasters club, I have friends that I have not connected with in way too long, I have children who need my guidance and comfort, and my mother has just taken seriously ill which necessitates adding 3 hour trips (one way) to Dallas to the equation and daily checkup phone calls (and she has asked that I accompany her to her appointments to four different doctors). My newly hired publicist is wiating for my lead to my expanded career in professional speaking. This is all the tip of the iceberg.

I would curl up in bed and cry if I did not recognize that this sense of overwhelm is forcing me to choose. 'Who do I want to be?' 'Where do I really want to put my precious time?' The minute I answer these questions, the layers of overwhelm will peel away. I know this because I have been here before. Life always signals a major transition - we just have to pay attention. Stay tuned for my next life chapter.