Next Chaptering: How your attachments affect you.

Summary

In this episode, Erin Garay discusses the experience of transitioning to a new chapter in life, specifically the departure of a child to college. She explores the concept of attachments and how they affect our emotions and mindset during times of change. Erin emphasizes the importance of processing grief and honoring the past while embracing the present and future. She encourages listeners to find a balance between feeling safe and secure and letting go of attachments. Erin also discusses the role we play in different chapters of our lives and the importance of embracing change and the unknown.

 

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Establishing Equilibrium by Erin Garay

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Grounding with Gratitude

Earth Blanket meditation

Takeaways

• Transitions to new chapters in life can bring up attachments and emotions, such as grief and sadness.
• It is important to honor and process these emotions in order to move forward in a healthy way.
• Attachments to the way things were and the roles we played can hold us back from fully embracing the present and future.
• Finding a balance between feeling safe and secure and letting go of attachments is key to navigating transitions.
• Embracing change and the unknown allows for personal growth and the opportunity to create a fulfilling next chapter.

Chapters

• 00:00Introduction and Overview
• 03:24College Departure and Attachments
• 08:19Attachments to the Way Things Were
• 12:14Attachments to the Role We Played
• 19:30Attachments to How Things Will Be
• 26:38Embracing the Unknown and the Future Role
• 35:02Conclusion and Moving into the Next Chapter