This political, geographical and economic part of North America, more familiar to us today as the United States of America, has been home to more new beginnings than I’m able to recall in less than 500 words but I will say that it is welcoming and inspiring to know we live in an environment that fosters change and new beginnings.

It’s never easy to start something new because we get so comfortable or talk ourselves into staying a little longer.

I met a banker recently who was describing his new family and lovingly explaining his former relationship.  He said that the former relationship was over in five years but since he’s from Minnesota, he gave it another eight years before calling it quits.

The workplace is no different.  We all face challenges; personalities, conditions, expectations that may not align.  Do we seek to reconcile, stay quiet or look for a new beginning?  I’ve had some experience in this regard.  I’ve created anxiety for those  close to me but know that we all deserve the right to experience joy.  Sometimes, the only way to reach that is to find your new beginning.

Edison invented the light bulb after thousands of attempts and new beginnings.  He didn’t consider them mistakes, just steps in the process.  He could have given up multiple times but persevered and changed the world as we know it.

Whatever the barrier; physical, mental, emotional, financial, geographical, relational or psychological … or some other excuse you’ve decided is enough to prevent you from moving on … I’d ask you to take inventory.

*What’s important?

*Are you living the life God planned for you?

*Are there things you can do to improve your human condition or life quality without having to take radical steps, for instance, redefine your relationships?

In 2019, I have initiated and experienced a significant number of new beginnings.  Some of them have been scary, some exciting, some too new to know how I feel yet … but I’m in the ring, I’m swinging, landing a punch now and then and still standing.  What’s the alternative?

Have a blessed weekend!