Life Transitions
Often when our clients call us, they are experiencing a life transition. At some point in our lives we all experience milestones, transition points, and changes in which there is growth and change required. These transitions may be large or small, but they often call for a change in our living conditions, our homes.
In addition to physical changes, transitions often come with strong emotional and spiritual energies. These energies often call for an “upgrade” or a “ramping up” of the old lifestyle, habits, and even thinking. It is during these transitions that Sacred Dwelling Builders can help navigate the turbulence of change.
Here are some of the life transitions that we encounter in home renovation work:
Marriage
When you marry (or form a companionship), you are bringing together under one roof sometimes differing sensibilities of what “home” means. Our sensitivity to this time of newness, hope, and excitement helps facilitate the many choices involved in creating a shared home.
Buying a First Home
Purchasing a first home is both a thrilling and worrisome event. For perhaps the first time you are making lifestyle choices that will last many years. We help ease that burden by helping you prioritize what is required, what is wanted, and what can wait till later.
The Birth of a Child
Few life transitions are as emotionally and spiritually transforming as having a child. No part of your life is left untouched. We help ease the transition by creating dedicated spaces for sleeping and playing, or integrating new needs into your lifestyle.
Working from Home
Working from home eases commuting but requires careful planning to keep work from spilling into life. We help create workspaces that support productivity while protecting your living space.
Empty nest (children leave home)
Another challenging transition is the inevitable time when the children you raised spread their wings and leave home for the first time. You may experience a sudden vacuum in your home, something missing…because they are missing. We can help the emotional transition from the “full-nest” to the “empty nest”. One way is to repurpose the rooms the family members inhabited, whether temporarily or permanently. You can’t predict the future when it comes to grown children, but you do have control over your own home and how you use it.
Parents come to live
When you reach the elevated stage of life when your parents come to live with you (part- or full-time), you have a valuable opportunity for spiritual growth. You are in the position to give back some of the care and attention they imparted to you when you were young. While not a small task, to say the least, it can be made easier by making conscious choices about the changes needed in your home to accommodate this change. We understand what the issues are and how to rearrange your home to make room for your original caregivers.
Downsizing
Most people at some point in their lives find that a large house with a big yard is no longer necessary or desirable. Downsizing (also known as “right-sizing”) is a natural process of trimming your home down to reflect the changes in your worldly concerns. Far from being a loss, right-sizing is an acknowledgment that grandiosity is not always the best choice. We can help you make the choices that are right for you as you keep your house tailored to fit your needs, wants, and desires.
End of life transition
When the end of life arrives for a person, the house and belongings are no longer a concern for them. They do, however, remain a very big concern for their family. This transition necessarily requires from the family the highest spiritual compassion, generosity, and stamina. Whether to repair a house to sell, or remodel of the house for repurpose, we will walk compassionately with you through this difficult transition toward a satisfactory resolution.
