Trust the Transition

Hello and welcome to the blog. As in prior blogs, I'm sharing Robin's Nest Monthly Nudge Newsletter - August Edition here again. This month I share about the transition of retirement and other very exciting news!! Check it out below …

Robin's Nest Monthly Nudge Newsletter

August Edition 2024

Hello beautiful people!

I've been on a bit of a hiatus since before and after

my recent retirement from my work in education.

It was official on June 4, 2024!!

(Yep, I've kept it relatively lowkey, but rest assured -- I celebrated!)

Several people either asked me, "Why are you retiring?" or

"What are you gonna do in retirement???

In response I said, "I'm retiring because it's time, it's time for the

next phase/second half of life. I'm retiring because I'm ready for margin

in my schedule and opportunity to engage on my terms."

Then occasionally I'd add, "Though I'm retiring from my work,

I'm not retiring from living. I'm looking forward to

the transition retirement brings. Transition that will afford

time for rest, more time with family and friends,

recalibration -- physically, spiritually, mentally, and emotionally,

and opportunities for travel."

Retirement = Transition

And what a transition it's been and is!

It began with the realization that I really could sleep in if I wanted to, and

I could stay-up late as often as I choose. I could make plans (and did) to

hangout with my granddaughters any weekday at anytime. I could

(and do) have longer conversations with family and friends.

I could develop a deeper time in God's word.

I can visit with my mother more.

I can develop and create new Robin's Nest programs.

I can travel to faraway places.

But transition has it's challenges too, and most often these

challenges are tied to the unknowns and what-if's.

What if I miss the daily routine? What if I get bored?

What if I'm unmotivated to create?

What if my finances don't feel like enough?

What if???

Thankfully, the challenges of the unknown and

thoughts of 'what if's' don't overshadow the reality of what is.

Transition is. And it holds beauty, wonder, amazement, and joy!

May I nudge you?

Think of a transition you've come through or are currently in

and consider the benefit it afforded you. Journal what comes to mind.

What's Happening?

I can hardly believe it is now less than a month away from the official launch of

"More Than Enough, The Silent Struggle of a Woman's Identity"

(insert dancing and praising)

If you've tracked with me you know we've been gearing up since the presale

launch in June, and lo and behold in just a short 2 weeks this

women's devotional will be on the shelves.

(insert tears) 

Join me!

Join us for the Virtual Launch Party on Tuesday, September 10th at 6:00PM EST

(3:00PM PST for my Cali peeps)

You'll want to join the Facebook launch team to be part of all the things!!

See you soon!!!

Movement Prompt

It's time to get up and move your body.

Here's your movement prompt for August …

How do times of transition feel in your body…

(remember, you're answering this prompt with dance/movement)

As always, I'd love to hear from you after you've completed this prompt.

Feel free to email me at: robinsnest0503@gmail.com

A Word of Blessing

May your times of transition be blessed with wonder, beauty, peace, and joy.

Blessings,

Robin