According to William Bridges, I am officially in the Neutral Zone. I first read Bridges’ book, Transitions, in 1992 after departing from CU Boulder. What an eye opener. I recommend it highly. I have refered to it and applied its concepts numerous times over the last 20 years….each time benefiting from his insights.
Though I still may have some loose ends to attend to on my departure from CIR or my “ending” there, I am now in what he calls the Neutral Zone, a place of discomfort at times, of disorientation….or general discombobulation. And I feel it. Today I am content with just letting that feeling wash over me, bathe me in a coat of emptiness while I wait to learn what is next. I am comfortable being in this place…in fact, I have been looking forward to it. I now know this is an important and essential step in this process. Let the confusion, experimentation, and wonder begin!
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