Peter,

I trip over this phenomenon every time I do consulting work on organizational development, which basically means, CHANGING EVERYTHING WE ARE USED TO. In any change work, a key step is allowing the grieving of what has already passed away as the new thing began, and the rest of the things people will "lose" in pursuit of something new.

I try now to notice, whenever I can, when I am doing something for the last time, and to use that time to really savor not only the present experience one last time but also give thanks for the past enjoyments of it. And to say goodbye to it as I welcome the new.

~S~