My Chaos: Searching for My New Normal

Stages of Grief or 5 stages of grief or any number does not work.  Our grief, loss and life transitions are often all over the map. Dr Kubler Ross set these stages for death and dying. Perhaps some of the five stages may fit but Your Chaos spills beyond them. This book will help you find your peace your new normal.  
 Loss, grief and life transitions. You have coped well before, but not now. Searching led you to this resource. Your experiences are unique, without exception. Therefore, your response to who you are now must also be unique. 
The title was not chosen to be catchy or cute. It comes from thousands of interactions the author has had with people seeking support. MY recognizes that you live with this experience in the deepest part of your being. That CHAOS most often comes from variables or influences beyond your control. Searching comes from the ongoing influence of Viktor Frankl MD, who wrote "Man's Search for Meaning" in 1946. Searching also describes your ongoing journey in this process. MY personalizes and affirms your unique experience. NEW recognizes that significant experience in loss and life transitions forever changes you. You will never be the same. But, you will continue to search and find peace, find the "New Me."
Normal is said to only exist as a stage selection in your washing machine! Like your loss, your normal is as unique as you are. Your normal, your peace, your healing will only be found if you take on the search, and accept ownership.

Rick C. Benson B.A. B.Ed. M.A. has held various positions in health care, education, leadership and service for almost four decades. He has experienced formal and informal education from diverse sources across Canada and around the world. The disadvantaged and the poor have taught and continue to teach Rick how to serve others. He is often asked; "How do you continue to work with those who are experiencing loss, dying, suffering and experiencing significant life transitions?" His response; " I meditate daily, I pray, I practice qi gong, I seek out experiences in nature, play music and feel the love from my family, friends and co-workers. I cannot provide compassionate care alone."