Transitions

How much discomfort is there in transitions? That transition that sometimes leaves us in a state of limbo because you're neither here nor there. Because you're letting go of old paths and structures.

Currently, I am going through a transitional phase, and I see it this way: I'm crossing a bridge where there isn't much clarity yet about what lies on the other side, but there is conviction and clear signs that I need to move towards that other place.

It takes daily courage and a lot of confidence to navigate transitions that shake up everything externally. However, I've come to understand that the most important thing is the internal structures that need to be well-rooted so you don't get swayed by tempting paths.

These transitions put us to the test time and time again. Above all, they make us doubt our intuition that guides us, the one we sometimes don't want to listen to out of fear of the unknown.

This is my last month physically working at Arepa's Station, and this transition is completely intense because of what my business represents in my life: an economic structure, family, and a significant part of my history. It has been a professional and educational formation. In this process, I've had endless questions: What's the next step? Do I have a clear sense of where I'm going? How do I feel if I still don't have a clear place? How does this transition feel with gaps? How does Amazonia feel when certain answers are not clear?

Yesterday, in my meditation, the intention was: "Show me what the forest is like when I feel lost?" My forest was lush, humid, and dense; I walked barefoot, resolute. In front of me appeared an extremely tall tree, deeply rooted, and I couldn't see its end; it was immense. I observed it and kept walking; the path began to blur, and I couldn't see anything at all. I became frustrated at not seeing the path but invited myself to connect with my senses and intuition. I couldn't control the fog, which was a natural part of my forest, but I could decide who I was through my actions and in the face of what was presenting itself to me. I was left with no vision in my forest. Emotions began to surface. What does it mean to not have a clear vision during this transition I'm personally experiencing?

Studying for the theoretical driving test, I learned that when you're driving and fog starts to appear on your path, the first thing you should do is slow down; it's rule number one that will lead you safely home without causing any accidents.

In this transition process, the least I've done is to stand still instead. I've been searching for opportunities to protect myself, with a deep fear of not knowing what's on the other side of the bridge. I must confess I've been mistrustful. It's crazy how much we can mentally sabotage ourselves.

Transition processes are tough; they test us, demand resilience, deep encounters with our inner selves, remembering what we truly desire. Transition invites us over and over again to be faithful to ourselves, to avoid heavy burdens so that crossing the bridge becomes lighter, and it invites us to connect with compassion.

Transition invites us to enjoy the journey and connect with the pleasure of each stage of life.

Today, on Sunday, I had a fantastic day; I went paddleboarding with my friend Lee on the Cam River, and I decided to swim completely naked. I felt so alive; the day was spectacular, and we ended up eating Thai food at one of my favorite places in Cambridge. In this transition, connecting with enjoyment is part of my tasks, along with being with people who uplift and make the journey more bearable. The proposal is to continue enjoying Cambridge and what it has to offer.

I know many people around me who are also going through transition processes, from being healthy to facing an illness that demands healing, or transitions in love, where you realize you need to reconsider from where you choose to love, where your inner self asks you not to give up or compromise your values. Or they are going through the transition from being employees to creating their own business idea or transitioning to parenthood for the first time, or learning to delegate when they were used to doing everything themselves. Changing from an employee mentality to a leader mentality.

What is the wisest thing in this transition process, where the path can be clouded? Slow down, add enjoyment and pleasure, find yourself in silence to listen to your inner wisdom, and understand that each step is taking you to the other side of the bridge.

How do you experience transitions? What helps you in times of uncertainty? Do you have people around you who are like vitamins and push you to navigate the journey better? Are you connecting with enjoyment, silence, nature? What does it mean to you when your external structures shift? Practicing gratitude, compassion?

What advice would you give me?

Naked Woman

Amazonia Arroyo