There's no denying it now. We're in the homestretch of summer—just a few weeks before Labor Day. So as we're soaking up the last bit of the season, let's explore how we can move through endings—regardless of what they may be.

Endings: job, home, relationships—even the comfort of a routine. This is where the power of what I call a "spell-breaker" can be very helpful in the transition from what was to what has yet to be. 

For example, ( and we've all done this from time to time ), we've taken a job that isn't our dream job in order to pay our bills, stay busy, keep our hand in our profession and continue making contacts. We've moved to a different home for convenience, or to save money, or be closer to our current obligations. And relationships? Once that connection has severed, we take small steps to stick our toes back the water—testing our tolerance and ability to trust again.

A spell-breaker is not THE answer—it's transitional and temporary. It is, however, what leads us to that answer much like a stepping stone would. It softens the rough edges of pain and loss, allowing us to move forward into a future with new possibilities.