I am decathecting.....

de•ca•thect

Pronunciation: (dē"ku-thekt'), [key]
—v.t.
to withdraw one's feelings of attachment from (a person, idea, or object), as in anticipation of a future loss: He decathected from her in order to cope with her impending death.

Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease.

Yep, it appears that I am beginning to decathect from my current job. I described it as "senioritis," but then I learned that there is a psychological term for it: to decathect. These have been a really tough few weeks, especially since we held my big "Farewell Shabbat Service" over a week ago. So, like, the congregation said goodbye to me, but I still have a month left before I actually go.

In addition, I am so excited, and so ready, to begin my new position in Wantagh. So many meetings have already taken place, and there are so many wonderful things to come. It is hard to be in this state of limbo - between one place and another. A transitional space, like the Israelites wandering b'midbar - in the wilderness. There is much uncertainty, much mourning for the job that I am leaving, but also much anticipation for the new chapter that is beginning shortly.

So, I am just trying, REALLY hard, to be where I am. To just appreciate the journey, even though it is a long, drawn-out goodbye. I want to appreciate all that this particular synagogue has meant to me, personally and professionally, before I rush to move over to the new one.

Any suggestions?

Precious Cat Strut

Oy, I am melting in the midst of overwhelming cuteness right now. I am watching the Daily Show and Precious insists on sitting on my lap. She is purring softly and seems to be totally and perfectly content. She is just the cutest, most wonderful calico in all the world!

Had a great dinner with a college friend tonight (Sarene). We went to this super-hip Mexican restaurant in the Village. I very much enjoyed catching up with her. In fact, neither of us could believe that it has been at least seven years since we last saw each other. CRAZY! How does time pass this fast? On one hand, it doesn't feel that long since we were in college. On the other hand, it is impossible to quickly summarize all that has taken place since then. So much has changed; I have grown so much.

I think about this bumper sticker that I once saw at Chicago Botanic Gardens - "Not another learning experience!" I definitely feel that way sometimes. I certainly wish that things were easier and went more smoothly often. Yet, in all actuality, things would get pretty boring. I really do love feeling like I am always evolving and learning. And I love surrounding myself with people who also find this important. YAY!

So, here's to ascending, growing, learning and changing!

What's YOUR favorite bumper sticker?