by Barbara Latta @barbaralatta
Are you an empty nester? Has your life changed since adult children have flown the coop?
You may be rejoicing that this time gives you more freedom
and space. Or you may lament the silence in the house that no longer rings with
video game sound effects or the never ending question, “What do we have to
eat?”
Edie Melson’s newest book in her soul care series, Soul Care When the Nest is Empty, confronts the emotions and circumstances that
can afflict us when we no longer have our kids at home. You can find a cure for
the empty nest syndrome. (click to share on X)
Even if your heart doesn’t have that desolate feeling, this
book can bring to light some emotions you may not have recognized. Edie
combines devotions and prayers with simple creative exercises that are fun and
relatable.
You don’t need to be an artist or professional photographer
to complete these. Doodles, drawing, pictures, stickers, and coloring
stimulates different parts of our brains. We can find healing, rest, and
relaxation we didn’t realize we needed when we take the time to stop and let go
of burdens.
Soul Care When the Nest is Empty is the fourth book
in the soul care series. Others include Soul Care When You are Weary, Soul
Care for Writers, and Soul Care When You are Grieving.
I recommend all these books. They are short, easy to read,
but inspirational and thought-provoking.
You can find more about Edie at her website, www.ediemelson.com.
Join the conversation and share your thoughts about living
in an empty nest.
Image by Pete Linforth from Pixabay
This sounds like a wonderful book, Barbara. My nest won't ever be empty, but we always have seasons change and must learn to adapt and embrace the new adventure God has planned.
ReplyDeleteYou are right, Annie. Even though my sons left home, one of them came back for a time after his military service ended. We do always need to be ready for any change. I know you will enjoy this book and the others in the series also. Thanks for sharing. Blessings!
DeleteEdie's books never disappoint. Thank you for sharing about Soul Care When the Nest Is Empty. A much needed topic to address. Everything changes when our little ones grow up and leave the nest. We need some TLC then.
ReplyDeleteYes, Katherine, Edie's books never disappoint. We do need some TLC during these changes in life and this book guides us through those times. Thanks for sharing. Blessings!
DeleteI've enjoyed this book so much! People might try to make light of this time in life, but it can be difficult. It's nice to have all those emotions -- and ways to deal with them -- acknowledged.
ReplyDeleteThis book does help deal with those emotions, and I love the creative ways Edie guides us to process them. Thanks for sharing, Leigh. Blessings!
DeleteThis book does help deal with those emotions, and I love the creative ways Edie guides us to process them. Thanks for sharing, Leigh. Blessings!
DeleteSuccessfully navigating the empty nest syndrome can be tough when we suddenly feel as if we've lost our purpose in life. Been there, done that. I'll keep Edie's book in mind for friends just entering this process. And it is a process!
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