Our year in review and some parting thoughts: Change, loss, & growth in the form of a sabbatical
Last summer, I read Lori Gottlieb's book Maybe You Should Talk to Someone . The author, a therapist in the Los Angeles area, finds herself seeking therapy after a difficult breakup. She offers a thought-provoking, laugh-out-loud funny, honest, and relatable take on life as she explores her experiences as a patient and a therapist. One of my favorite Kindle highlights from this book was: "We can't have change without loss, which is why so often people say they want change but nonetheless stay exactly the same." Change can encompass something as simple as modifying your diet to a drastic decision, such as moving to another country and assimilating into a new culture. Regardless of the degree of change, it can encompass a multitude of emotions: transition, exploration, risk, fear, uncertainty, grief, loss, growth, anxiety, and opportunity. When one door closes, another opens. In an era of social media and technological interconnectedness, it is easy to glimp...
