Seeking MAGIC
2025 was kquite a year. One full of heartbreak, pain, and also growth. One year ago, I was in a relationship that lasted over 30 years, then it ended in January. The details that surround the unraveling of this relationship are unimportant in this context. The fact is that here I am, starting over at 52 . Although it may seem hopeless, I will NOT waste any more tears on could'ves, should'ves , or wo uld'ves . It is what it is! Early this year, there were some dark days. I felt disappointment, self-blame, shame, loneliness, sadness, anger, indignation, anxiety, and a host of other negative emotions. The psychological-turned-physical pain was real!! And feeling my feelings was not easy. I wanted to disappear, to pack up my kids and start over somewhere else. How could I possibly move forward? I began my healing by surrounding myself with positive and loving people. I also took solace in reading self-help books, consuming one after another. Some of...