“The old version of Ellen is finished and the new version is seeing the future” said the beautiful healing goddess Maureen during a remote session with me one year ago. Thus began a new part of my journey to single life.

During my coaching training with Martha Beck many years ago we learned that the unconscious works through symbollism. Being witnessed by friends and family as I celebrated my 75th Birthday felt quite important to me, and once I remembered this unconscious relationship, I knew that the party would be a significant symbol of shifting into my new life as an older woman flying solo.

My birthday conveniently fell on a Saturday. Twenty-five family and friends, old and new, gathered to support me and mark this special occasion. I felt honoured and loved. Due to the smaller space in my new home I had to make some hard decisions about who and how many folks to invite. Several of my new Marina Place friends were happy to join us.

My self imposed challenge now is to continue to build on this phase of my new life, now that I am rebounding from my deep grief of three and a half years…to continue to grow my communities where I live, through my newly discovered love of ukelele group, to pick up my writing where I’ve left off, and of course to continue to travel.

Setting a loose structure for my days is important to my growth and happiness. Now that spring has arrived, leaving the apartment sooner for walks is a pleasure.

Letting in what is on offer…allowing myself, from this new perspective, to experience and enjoy my expanded horizons feels uplifting.

Love & Light

Ellen

Copyright 2024 Ellen Besso

Ellen Besso is a retired Life Coach, Counsellor & an energy worker. She is the author of An Indian Sojourn: One woman’s spiritual experience of travel & volunteering, and Surviving Eldercare: Where their needs end & yours begin, both available through Amazon. Ellen is currently working on a book about her partner’s illnesses, his transition to spirit, & the many forms of contact they have had since Don left this planet.