Transition

My husband and I are buying a wonderful home in Sedona, AZ, and we'll be moving there the first of May. In our new home we have the hills, the red rocks, the sky, and the earth--and a few stray golf balls. 

Every month or so, Harlan will return to the Austin/Houston area to work with his valued clients, and I'll continue to write blogs and books from Sedona, as well as work with a few coaching clients by phone.

When we decided to spend January in Sedona for the sake of my allergies, we had no idea we would make it our home. But as the days went by, we realized we wanted to live there. It was a gradual, gentle decision.

As we made our lists of pro's and con's, we realized the hardest part of the decision is leaving friends and neighbors. Of course, the friendships endure, but, as one put it, "We can't call and say, 'Meet us at the movies.' Or 'Let's have lunch.'" We won't be able to wave to you as we pick up the mail or walk the dogs.

But we'll find new ways to nurture old friendships, even as we welcome new friends.

You write it: What have you learned or gained from the transitions in your life?