It is with mixed emotions...
What comes to mind when you read that?
Years ago...close to ten...I vividly recall starting an email this way. Now* I find myself saying the same thing...this time...to me.
Mixed emotions, bittersweet...words we use to categorize something that’s a state of experiencing conflicting or contradictory feelings about a situation or someone.
Make sense?
You can be happy for something and still be sad.
Excited and still scared.
Know that it's meant to be and still want to hold on to something else.
It's the awareness and acknowledgement that matters...is necessary.
Managing those feelings and recognizing the truth of the lyrics "Closing time, every new beginning
comes from some other beginning's end..." by Semisonic
Moving forward to exciting things while ensuring that there's a celebration of what got you there.
Natural progression. A new chapter doesn't mean the others aren't valid, it means that you're adding to your story.
Evolving. Growing.
Are you ready?
Let's get to it...
Your challenge...
Are you on the cusp of something that's creating "mixed emotions" in you? That's good! That means you're ready to grow, to learn, to evolve.
Here are some suggestions (take or leave) if you're in this position. Even if you're not in this position, hopefully, you’ll experience this in the future. Yes! Hopefully, because that means you're still willing to grow.
Remember:
You can be happy for something and still be sad.
It's recognizing that the contradictory feelings are normal.
Excited and still scared.
Anything that's going to grow you should scare you!
Know that it's meant to be and still want to hold on.
Remember to celebrate what got you here.
Your story belongs to you. Holding the pen, writing the script, is your job. Not knowing exactly where it's heading? That's what makes it an adventure!
Need help managing your "mixed emotions"... Contact me
Cheers,
Ann
Mixed emotions?