I was talking with a friend recently, and she shared something I couldn’t stop thinking about. She said, “On paper, everything looks great—my career, my family, my life. But something just doesn’t feel right anymore. It’s like the pieces of the puzzle don’t fit the way they used to.”
I couldn’t help but relate to that. By the end of 2022, I had a similar experience. Everything looked good on the surface. I had a solid career, a full schedule, and a family that kept me on my toes. But beneath it all, there was a quiet, persistent feeling that things weren’t aligned anymore. It wasn’t a dramatic realization—just a subtle, growing awareness that my life no longer felt like my own.
Then winter break came, and everything shifted. My five-year-old son was heading into his school break, and that’s when my nanny quit. With no direct family nearby to support us, I was the only one immediately available to care for him. I found myself holding everything together, and the pressure started to build. Quietly at first, then all at once. One day, I walked into my manager’s office, with my heart in my hand and quit. No grand exit, no dramatic speeches—just a decision that had been waiting in the background for too long.
At the time, I thought it was simple burnout. A mom juggling and navigating life with no Google Maps. But looking back, I realized it was more than that. It was grief—the slow release of a version of myself that no longer fit. Leaving my job wasn’t just about work; it was about shedding an identity that had served its time but no longer felt true.
The Quiet Shift of Change
Change doesn’t always arrive with grand announcements. Sometimes it moves in quietly, growing beneath the surface until one day, you can’t ignore it anymore. That’s how it felt for me—a slow, steady realization that the life I had built no longer matched who I was becoming.
Astrology, for me, isn’t about predicting what’s next. It’s about recognizing the energy we’re navigating and the cycles we move through. By the end of 2022, I realized I was in a season of release—letting go of what no longer served me, even if I didn’t fully understand where it was leading.
Grounding in the Body
When everything felt uncertain, yoga became my anchor. It wasn’t just about movement; it was about creating space. Space in my mind, my body, and my heart. Yoga became the place where I could finally slow down and process everything I’d been avoiding.
In yoga, we talk about prana—the life force energy that moves through us. When that energy gets stuck, we feel stagnant. That’s how I felt—stuck. Yoga helped me release those blockages, even when I wasn’t sure what I was making room for just yet.
The Power of Letting Go
Transformation doesn’t always happen with bold gestures. More often, it’s the quiet, everyday choices that lead to the most meaningful change. For me, it wasn’t one big decision—it was a gradual release. Letting go of a job that no longer aligned with who I was and shedding an identity that I had outgrown.
Letting go wasn’t loud, but it was powerful.
Cycles of Growth
We all go through cycles—some of them feel like an earthquake, while others are subtle and unfold in the background. For me, 2023 was a year of letting go, layer by layer. I didn’t have all the answers, but I started to trust the discomfort, understanding that it was part of a larger process.
These cycles remind us to release what’s holding us back, even when we don’t know exactly what’s coming next. By creating space, we open ourselves up to whatever is on its way.
What Are You Ready to Let Go Of?
Maybe you’re feeling it too—a quiet nudge telling you something in your life no longer fits. Whether it’s a role, a relationship, or a version of yourself, letting go isn’t easy, but it’s necessary.
You don’t need to have it all figured out. Sometimes, the first step is just creating space for what’s next, even if you can’t see it yet.
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Looking back now, I can see how much has shifted. Not just in my external life, but inside me. Creating space isn’t about having everything planned out. It’s about trusting that when you let go of what no longer serves you, you make room for something new to emerge.
The time will pass either way. What will you do with it?
What are you ready to let go of? What space are you ready to create?
Your next chapter is already unfolding.
Finding balance, one simple step at a time.-DL
Well said, it sure has been a journey, and a privilege to first-hand witness this process.