It's generally not a good idea to tell someone to "move on" when stuck in a quagmire, but that's exactly what we need to hear sometimes. Inertia keeps us mired in situations, relationships, home environments, poor habits, and stultified ways of thinking only because the pain of moving on to what is unknown seems greater to endure than the pain of whatever the current dung heap offers.
Emotional moving, e.g., letting go of negative self-talk, unhealthy relationships and habits is one thing. What about physically moving? The very thought of "uprooting" can give many of us the shivers. Rightly so. Uprooting our plant-kin and arbor elders means transplant shock and the risk of early death. But the benefits may far outweigh the temporary pain of moving. In fact, plants often move toward light, and over time will actually relocate themselves in response to favorable soil, sunlight, and moisture conditions. https://extension.psu.edu/how-plants-move#:~:text=While%20we%20normally%20think%20of,This%20movement%20is%20called%20phototropism.
When we talk about human beings contemplating a move, i.e., physical relocation of their home base, it can be so daunting. It involves every facet of our energy reserves, financial resources, and emotional strength. Most people do it 2-3 times in life, and usually with serious trepidation. Please turn to a trusted realtor who understands all the challenges of selling/buying and moving!
We also have nature as a primary teacher for navigating a significant life change. What can we learn from the plants and trees about moving on?
First, it's usually best if we move toward more favorable conditions for growth and resiliency. We're not just "buying a house." We're "re-homing." We need to make sure where we live is where we'll grow and be healthy.
Second, cultivate, nourish, and add water to counteract transplant shock. We need to foster happy "soul-scapes" within our homes, yards, and gardens. Spend time there; don't just see it as a place to dump stuff, shovel food down, and pass out at the end of the day. EnJOY home by caring for it, keeping it up, and learning all its quirks and special gifts.
Third, reach out beneath the surface. Neighbors are a GIFT, not a nuisance. To have good neighbors, be a good neighbor. What may start out rocky or induce claustrophia just needs some tilling, pruning, and compost. If we reach out to everyone in our neighborhood for a helping hand when they need it, the cyclic energy will come back to us especially when we need it. Trust those mycelial networks of good people all calling this same neighborhood home. You'll be surprised how strong and resourceful those relationships will be for you and your family.
So, if you're thinking of "moving on" for your own good, or the good of your family, do it! And keep leaning toward the light.
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