As I prepare for my military retirement I am working through a number of tasks that are required for the ceremony and benefits. That’s all well and good but there’s other mental preparation that is happening. What will I do when such a large part of my identity changes? It is a natural passage of time and everyone goes through this so I am not wallowing in uncertainty or woe-is-me pity parties.
Many mentors are telling me to take time to recharge and reset and avoid the comfort of jumping right into a new situation. I can feel the unease of pursing this COA growing in my mind. I am going to try to follow their wisdom; wish me luck.
