I know—easier said than done. What Victoria describes is the “messy middle,” the in-between phase between ending something and starting something new. It’s awkward to feel messy at 50, but it’s normal. In fact, we go through more transitions in midlife than any other period of our life—menopause (or andropause for men), Empty Nest, caring for parents and kids at the same time, career transitions, divorce or a new romance, a health diagnosis we didn’t expect.
Midlife is a time full of surprises and challenges.
The comforting news is this: We are not alone on this journey. The messy middle is a natural transition period that everyone we know goes through. Go ahead, ask a friend. See for yourself.
What’s your messy middle these days? And what curiosity, beauty, or epiphany might sprout out of this fertile ground?