As in nature, when things die, they decompose through mold and other fungi to break down the current form and transform it into nutrients for new life forms.

This is the process of transformation we see in nature when leaves lose their green color and turn into the colors of Fall; they fall, decompose and become the nutritious dirt that feeds the trees and all of nature—creation, dissolution, transformation. 

My son as a toddler, was sad when he thought all the trees were dying when it turned Fall. In his innocence, he saw what looked like death and realized that it was part of the perfect design of nature to transform and grow. As human beings having a human experience that can often be filled with challenges, death, pain, disappointment and the unexpected, we too can feel fearful and disappointed when life takes an unexpected turn. As we realize the very natural process of human change, we begin to see these challenges as openings and signals for deeper realizations, changes in direction, and openings for opportunities we couldn’t have imagined. 

“It’s always darkest before dawn.” This wise saying has always seemed true to me as I reflect on my 75 years on this planet. Knowing this truth has helped me let go more quickly and become curious about the unknown next steps my life takes. 

This has been very true with my health challenges due to Lyme disease and now mold contamination in our home and bodies. As I get quiet, reflect and open myself to see the next turn, the next opportunity, I hear the voice of insight and wisdom guiding me each step of the way. 

We will be demolishing our home soon as we remediate all our belongings and moved into our new rental home as our new home is being designed. By this time next year, we hope to be resettled into our new house on the same property. Our health continues to improve steadily. On the horizon professionally I will be focusing on writing a new book, teaching the next generation of Three Principles coaches and therapists, and continuing to see my existing clients and occasionally taking on a new one as time permits. 

The new book was a surprise to me. I thought I was done writing after “Thriving in the Eye of the Hurricane” was published a year ago. But to my surprise, in a dream, I got a “download” of a new book: “My Magic Carpet Ride” which is part autobiographical and part teaching the Principles behind following our dreams and inspirational insight that has guided each phase of my life, whether I knew it at the time or not. In hindsight, I see the perfection of all the challenges and opportunities that have taken me into worlds I never imagined and creating programs, books, and travels I never thought I was capable of. It has felt like the “carpet,” knew where it was going and I just had to let it take me into the unknown to all the blessings of my amazing life experience. 

I will keep you posted with short video blogs as I go forward and give you glimpses of the book as it unfolds. Feel free to write me if you have comments or questions. 

My book “Thriving in the Eye of the Hurricane” is currently on sale for 30% off on Mango.bz @mangopulishinggroup until January 31st. Grab a copy for yourself or as a gift for the New Year!

All the best to you in the New Year,

With love, Joe