There comes a time, often in mid-life, when the years of accumulated life experiences come together in a crescendo of personal change: shifting values, disorientation, insecurity, feelings of solitude and often a deep questioning of identity. The transition is rarely graceful and easy. It soon becomes clear that some kind of surrender is required, but how to actually "let go"? What are the obstacles in the way, and how can one begin to overcome them? Sadly, our Western culture typically regards such life transitions as abnormal, even "sick," and the common advice is to "get treated," suppress the symptoms with drugs, and just try to cope. These changes are rarely seen as an important opportunity for expansion and self-understanding. This little book is one woman's intimate record of her struggle through this maelstrom. It is unique and powerful, mainly because of the internal guidance process she relied upon to help her through it: a lively and compassionate dialogue of her inner-self talking with her outer-self. In the intensity and stress of modern life, few of us take advantage of this powerful approach to self-inquiry. With intention, practice and a purpose, it may serve as strong mental nourishment and trustful guidance-as it did with Nancy. She shows you here how it works.
