Hey there, beautiful creatures!
In today's episode, we're discussing transition points in our lives and how they can be made easier with the help of connections.
In the previous episode, we mentioned that, on average, we experience around 30 life changes. Some of these changes occur during transition periods, such as the shift from childhood to adolescence and adolescence to adulthood. Another significant transition occurs when we move from adulthood to old age, which typically happens around retirement age. As a result, support providers, psychologists, and various third and first-sector projects are becoming increasingly interested in these stages of life. In short, we all know that young and elderly people require assistance with these changes.
However, what happens in the middle? We reach middle age between the ages of 37 and 50 (or sometimes 40 to 60). Middle-aged crises are often the subject of jokes, movies, and ridicule, but in reality, it is a time when we require support to reassess our lives. This period could be an opportunity to utilise our wisdom and experience to flourish and transform.
This transition topic leads us to the importance of connection. To navigate this change, we need time and stronger connections. We need to connect with ourselves, our needs, and the people around us, especially those who have gone through similar experiences. However, the system does not always give us the time to process our thoughts and feelings. Imagine being 40 years old, with almost grown children and a successful (hopefully) career, but suddenly experiencing doubts, frustration and a sense of resignation.
Now, imagine someone allowing you to take a sabbatical from life. A month, three months or even six months to step away from the hustle and to focus on yourself and your needs, to figure out what's next, what lies ahead.
Imagine being part of a community where people from different generations and backgrounds come together to listen, guide, and support one another. Wouldn't that be comforting?
That's why Klaudia wants to start organising events called "Generations Over Dinner," "Generations Over Coffee," or even "Generations in the Forest." If you've listened to the end of this episode and would like to participate in something like this or support this idea, please find Klaudia on Instagram or Facebook (Klaudia Dziemianko) and message us!
And please, please listen to the podcast episode linked below to let the words of brilliant Chip Conley sink in.
As always, we love you!
Klaudia and Niko
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Mentioned in the episode:
Rich Roll and Chip Conley - Midlife is a chrysalis, not a crisis.
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