Holding space through life's transitions

I wonder how this blog post finds you. What’s been moving through your internal and external world over the past month?

It’s likely been a lot.  I know how much you’re holding.

For me this past month has been big.

With our home and land of 9 years on the market, we’re embarking on a major life transition this year and it’s requiring a lot of emotional holding for both myself and my boys.

With so many unknowns, no solid plans, uncertainty of what the weeks and months ahead will look like – it’s naturally bringing up mixed feelings for everyone in my family. 

The thoughts of what lies ahead include a strong mix of anticipation, excitement and joy, right alongside the sadness and grief of saying goodbye to, and leaving the comfort and familiarity of, family and friends.

The other night I had an inkling of what was underneath some frustration and angry behaviour my Mr 7 was displaying. A play date had not long finished and there had been some talk about the future move, I knew what was really there for him was sadness.

I was able to hold him and softly mirror how sad it is, and will be, to one day farewell our nearest and dearest and say goodbye to this place, this home, that has watched us all grow.  I have to admit, I felt my own heart break a little.

As I held my eldest boy, his body softening into mine, tears welled in my eyes and I felt the familiar knot in my tummy.

As an adult, having lived 40 years earthside, I know and have experienced how adaptable humans are. Children especially are so wise and capable of feeling their feelings (given they have the space to do so) and moving on. 

But it’s a lot to hold ourselves through times of uncertainty and big feelings, alongside that of our children.

Do you know what you need or lean on during these times? Sometimes it’s hard to know, it takes some time and trial and error to find out.

For me it’s safe places where I can feel held, heard and seen in what’s coming up for me because it’s inevitable that alongside holding my kids through their big feels, there’ll be something there for me too.

And for that reason, for the first time ever, I'm offering an in-person workshop and circle for local mammas and parents. 

A chance for us to come together, share and reflect in a nourishing 90 minute regenerative space - Tuning In - Parenting Circle

All the details are in the flyer above. You can book your spot here and please reach out if you have any questions at all.

If you're not local but this sounds like the perfect mix of knowledge and nourishment, please stay in touch. I’ll be sharing details of an online parenting circle both here and over on socials. 

If you think anyone in your world would be interested in this offering, I would love for you to share it with them.

With love and connection,

Emily xxx

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