Changing
Lanes ~ Table of Contents
Part
One - Lane Changes
Introduction
- when the events of life force us to make lane changes
because of the natural aging process, chronic illness
or permanent physical disability...change becomes a reality
of everyday life.
Changing
Lanes - Changing Lanes might be life's greatest challenge...more
difficult than developing a career, raising a family,
or starting a business.
Grieving
Our Losses - Grieving our losses is not a reaction
reserved for the death of someone close to us...
An
illness Within an illness - aging, chronic illness
and becoming disabled create circumstances which can cause
a major depressive episode...we must be aware of this.
Choosing
the Way We Feel - There used to be days when I felt
like I was on the world's wildest roller coaster ride...
Alone
but not Lonely - aging, illness and disability can
isolate us from our friends and family...
Creating
a new life...in the slow lane - life in the slow
lane can be likened to a re-birthing.
Part
Two - the Slow Lane
Introduction
- after much emotional, physical and spiritual turmoil,
life in the slow lane becomes our accepted way of life.
Life
in the Slow Lane - life in the slow lane can be just
as hectic as it was in the slow lane...
Making
Comparisons - to be accepted we are constantly comparing
ourselves to others
Relationships
- as we age, become ill or experience physical disability
our primary and secondary relationships will change
The
Dark Side - the emotional, physical and spiritual
pain of the dark side
Living
in the Present - staying focused in the present
Enjoying
Life in the Slow Lane - taking responsibility for
our own well being
Part
Three - New Directions
New
Directions - we can seek a new direction for our
life
Purpose
- what is your purpose in life?
Finding
Meaning - what is the meaning of life?
Hope
- hope is an emotion we all need
Feeling
Successful - success is a wonderful feeling of accomplishment
A
Closing Thought - change is the one constant we can
depend on
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