Astrid Parker Kirschenbaum

Astrid Parker Kirschenbaum

May 19, 2026

Growth Phase to Maturity Stage ~ Bound Half Lotus Standing Forward Fold

Ardha Baddha Padmottasana, Standing Bound Lotus Forward Fold, pretty Yogini yoga drawing illustration, pink grey, blonde
Ardha Baddha Padmottasana - Bound Half Lotus Standing Forward Fold
Goodbye growth phase, hello maturity stage.

This past week I felt wrenched (physically ill, even) over a possible exciting, albeit petrifying, dramatic life-change. Then, all of the physical pain dissipated when I returned to an old-friend book of mine and made the realization that...

We are at the point where our "Growth Phase" is plateauing into the "Maturity Stage" of (family) life. It is time to focus on and make decisions with our compass pointed at:

Maturity Phase:

- Enjoy moderate, steady, stable growth. 

- Lower 'costs', increase 'revenue', and refine processes.

- Rather than adjust a basic fundamental (make new children, change location...), focus on and build upon what we have already created.

- Distribute excess wealth and emanate peace to the greater community. 

A satisfying discovery: I have earned the position, through time and work, where it is wonderfully NOT necessary or appropriate anymore to act on exciting, petrifying life changes! I have painstakingly developed the character and gradually accumulated the means to be creative, expansive and free within my current glamorous, gorgeous, loving Life-Structure. 

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