The Beauty and the Beast of New Beginnings
I'm sure many of you have experienced at least one moment in your life where you had to make a fresh start. I believe these moments probably happen more than once. As you read this, I invite you to recall those times, even if some didn’t turn out as hoped. At this point, we’re not concerned with the outcome. Hold on to that feeling—you'll need it.
Right now, my wife and I are in the midst of moving to a new house, and she is seven months pregnant as I write this. It’s one of the most beautiful and productive periods of my life. New life, new beginnings. I feel incredibly grateful for what God gives us so freely. Of course, this feeling can be influenced by possible negative scenarios that might come to mind. Have you ever noticed that when everything seems to be going your way, negative thoughts can suddenly arise and make you feel the opposite?
It's a human tendency to seek happiness, only to find it slipping through our fingers. Who said happiness doesn’t involve hardship? After all, it comes from overcoming challenges. Happiness, unhappiness, fear, and success are all part of the circle of life we’re called to participate in. The sooner we embrace all the manifestations of life and the emotions they bring, the sooner we can stay present in what is happening, rather than what might or might not happen.
New beginnings remind us of the gift of life—to learn, to live, to be rich in experiences.
As Dave Weinbaum says, “The secret to a rich life is to have more beginnings than endings.”
As long as you can start anew, you can be sure you have what you need to create many more productive new beginnings.
First off, please accept my hearty congratulations! Two more months, and the change you are preparing for will be real. Having a child summons a plethora of emotions within people, and it certainly did with me as feelings of hope, joy, love, caution, and numerous others washed over me like waves at high tide. All the best to you both!
ReplyDeleteAs for happiness, unhappiness, and other feelings that are polar opposites, I truly believe most persons would be unable to appreciate or fully comprehend the impact of any feeling without experiencing its opposite. We can experience love, for example, but to truly appreciate or understand the feeling, the other end of the emotional spectrum needs to be encountered. Without having such experience, I believe canted emotions would (or could) become one's baseline for nominal behavior, and such an unwitting emotional skew could never be for the benefit of the individual. So, yes, I agree wholeheartedly with your viewpoint. We should all "get "out there," enjoy life, and experience all the feelings it gives us.
Thank you so much Melange Blog for your warm congratulations! We're eagerly counting down the days with a mix of excitement and anticipation as we get ready for this transformative moment. Your words perfectly capture the range of emotions we're feeling—hope, joy, love, and a healthy dose of caution. This balance of emotions enriches our lives and helps us grow indeed. Your insight into the balance of emotions is truly profound. Thank you again for your thoughtful and kind message, and for taking the time to comment on our blog. Your support and insights mean a lot to us!
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