contemplation practice
Standing in the Doorway
Before you begin
If possible, do this practice standing in an actual doorway of your home.
The practice, step by step — read it all first if you like
Look back
Face the room behind you. Name what is ending — the season, role or version of you that belonged there.
Thank and grieve
Offer one thanks and one honest grief for what is behind.
Turn
Turn physically toward what is ahead. You cannot see the whole of it; that is normal.
Step
Name one small thing the new room asks of you — then take one literal step forward.
Accessibility
The doorway is helpful but optional; the practice works seated, in imagination.
How long do you have?
Or read through it quietly above, at your own pace.