Transition: Inner reorientation and self-redefinition and self-renewal.
Ending - letting go of old…perspective, identity, etc.
Neutral zone - confusing in between; don’t rush it; think; be.
Beginning - birth of new self and perspective.
- the answer will come; so will the solutions.
Order can vary
Being in Transition - Things that happen
Come back in new ways to old activities.
Have to let go of old identity.
Observe how you deal with endings - resonates in new endings.
Phases of Life
Living at home - try on different identities.
On your own - post living at home -> novice adult.
Transitions during this phase are unsettling.
Settling down.
Midlife period - from proving competence to asking why -> personal meaning.
Going into the “solitude of the forest.”
Break with social conditioning.
Be a teacher.
Key Questions To Ask
”What is it time to let go of in my own life right now?”
”What is standing backstage, in the wings of my life, waiting to make an entrance?”
-> Look from the perspective of your future self.
Relationships Many need to renegotiate norms.
Work-life
Midlife desire for meaning.
Shed old dreams for new ones over time.
Transition often diverts energy from work.
*Neutral Zone is the most important phase; embrace the process of reaching your goal.
Disclaimer: These are notes I created from reading the book. This is not completely comprehensive and may include errors and typos. No guarantee is provided as to the accuracy of the information. It is provided for educational purposes only.