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.
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