The Integration Gap: Why Life-Changing Experiences Don’t Always Change Your Life

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🦋 Why do the most meaningful moments of our lives sometimes leave us feeling more lost, not less? After a big trip, a relationship ending, a new baby, a move, a career change, or a powerful moment in nature, many people return to ordinary life feeling restless, sad, confused, or strangely unlike themselves. It can feel like something is wrong, even though nothing technically went wrong. In this lecture, Dr. Suzy Ross, professor, author, and social scientist who has spent more than 20 years studying transformation and integration, explains why this disorienting aftermath is not a sign of failure. It is a recognizable, even necessary, phase in becoming someone new. Drawing on her research-based Figure-8 Model of Transformation, outlined in her book The Map to Wholeness, Dr. Ross offers a framework for understanding where you are in the process of change, why your old life no longer fits, and how real transformation moves from idea to lived reality. ✨ 🕰 Event Details What should I expect? 7:00-7:35 --> arrival & chats 7:35-8:20 --> lecture 8:20-9:00 --> q&a and more chatting Who's invited? Anyone with an interest in learning new things, meeting new people, and doing fun things on weeknights! Lots of people came solo to our last event, so don't be afraid to do the same—you'll meet some awesome people! What about parking? There's no parking on-site, so we recommend street parking or using public transportation. Do I have to be 21+? No :) This venue is open to all ages. If you'd…