He recalls driving to a park just to watch people and cars. He started golfing again and found a routine. He had something planned for each day of the week to keep busy. He even began going to church every Sunday after a four-year break. After adjusting to his new life and crafting a routine, he moved to the acceptance stage. He stopped waiting for friends to come to him, and began going to them. He started going out by himself, and became a regular church goer. And he stopped waiting for his phone to ring and started reaching out to people. For instance, he began calling his colleagues to golf sessions, and later he took to teaching again.