I have included a link to Jan Maizler's article rather than quoting it to death. Read it if you're interested in personal growth stuff.
I was floundering in a state of indecision, doubt, and inertia for about a month after Christmas. My brother and sister-in-law had been to Galway for a 10-day visit, and it was really painful to watch them leave. I think we managed not to annoy each other too much and had some great conversations. Coming to Galway at Christmas is not ideal because people take their Christmas seriously here, so there's not much to do other than sit around the apartment eating Christmas leftovers for days on end. I know Dave and Bo were happy to be heading back to Italy!
I found out that someone close to me is going to be leaving Galway, and I found that difficult to accept because I have had to work so hard to create a new circle of friends here. Panic stations all around. I think I've come to grips now, and I have calmed down and reassessed my own goals and priorities. I'm staying in Galway for at least another year, maybe longer. Time to get those kids' books written and out there!
When I read stuff like this, I can see how self-absorbed I am. Yuck. Self-revelation isn't always pretty.
The S.O.A.M. Model of Growth
