“Most of us live our lives as if we’re watching a movie – one that someone else is writing, producing and directing. We sit back with our popcorn and jujubes and say, ‘I wonder how this will turn out.’ Well, guess what? The answer lies with you. You’re Sam Goldwyn. You’re in charge.”
– Gail Blanke, Between Trapezes: Flying Into a New Life with the Greatest of Ease

When we’ve been knocked off our feet because of a loss, it is hard to believe that there is any choice to be made. But when we completely feel what it feels like to experience the absence or the change of circumstances and when we express our grief, mourn our loss … there is always a “Now what?” The answer to “Now what?” can be as simple as getting dressed or making oatmeal. It may be answering the question, “What will the holidays look like?” We get to decide and create what happens next.

“You’re in charge”.

Best, Lynne