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Embracing Transition - Things to do when it seems to be falling apart.

Things fall apart often and we should expect that or nothing at all.  It's quite natural and we are a part of nature.  Transition is a part of living. No changes ...no worthwhile life. Sitting here in the middle of summer and looking at the leaves that had dried and fallen to the ground  in my backyard  while  I watched over playtime, my niece declared "It's going to be fall soon!"  I smiled at her and said " You're 5 years old, don't rush it..you'll have to go back to school!" She responded, " I know! I get to start first grade and I'm going to be the youngest in my class. I love school!" Who can argue with that embrace of transition, a positive spin, optimism and enthusiasm? Lesson  - When things seem   to fall apart (and they often will)...be optimistic as to what opportunities and new experiences come with the change. Better than that, here is a list of 10 things to do when things fall apart. Be it an illness, job lo