New Beginnings

I was listening to a story about a famous actress who at the height of her career decided to leave Hollywood and the celebrity lifestyle behind.  Although she had made plenty of money, it was her public celebrity that was defining who she was and she was smart enough to know that she was a lot more underneath what the public was able to see.  I really enjoyed listening to the interview as it was a story that was defining of many people not just celebrities, it was an example of how people sometimes need a new beginning in order to find true happiness in their lives.  I think anyone of us can relate to a a time or times in our lives when we realized after the fact that our choices may not have been the best one's and as a result we had to endure some growing pains.  Although it can be difficult at times to have those instances that seem to drain your body of all the energy available, you have the capacity to begin each day anew.  It can be difficult to leave something behind and everyone can mourn the fact that things are no longer the way were.  However, the experience teaches us so many things that helps re-define who we really are and further enhances who we were actually meant to be.  The many lessons that life teaches us, ultimately are there to teach us something more about ourselves.  The catalog of lessons are so vast that we can each remember how we were taught about; humility, perseverance, honesty, integrity, bravery and love to name a few.  What I have found about about life is that while your heart is still beating, there will be a continuance of lessons to be learned.  The passage of time does help with the ability to recognize those instances of prior teachings, where we can quickly discern what is meant for us and our own good along with those things that are not.  Think about the possibilities that come with leaving something behind and having a fresh start.  Sometimes we need to have that capability similar to on a computer when you re-boot or refresh it.  Acknowledge what you were taught and add the experience to your life's toolbox.  Only you can move forward from any life lesson, so don't allow any experience to define who you are.  When the day brings you the new morning sun, envision where you are headed.  You may not be at your ideal place right now, however, have faith that you will one day refer to this place as a good lesson that you once learned.