“Though no one can go back and make a
brand new start, anyone can start from now and make a brand-new ending.” —Carl Bard
Thank the
blessed universe for that! What a relief to know that no matter what mess we
might find ourselves in the middle of, we can always start again, alter what
needs alteration and be on our way to a brand-new ending.
And, correspondingly, it is often useful when seeking solutions to
a particular problem, to begin with the end in mind.
For example:
What sort of ending do I want my story to have? Where are my deep desires and
sense of values calling me? What ultimate ends would I ideally like to
manifest?
When we work
backwards from here it often becomes clearer (though not perfectly clear) what
initial steps we need to take that will set us on the road to where we want to
go.
One caution
however—hold the ends you have in mind lightly.
Life is a
process of continual flux. Personal growth, like art of any kind, is a work of
never ending progress. So, although you may have a particular end acting as
motivation for choosing a particular direction, understand that the universe
has a mind of its own and that you may well end up in a completely different,
but nonetheless wonderful, beautiful and desirable a place than you had in mind
to begin with.
Remember, all
journeys are essentially an adventure—so relax. Enjoy yourself and when things
look dark and full of despair, be good to yourself, seek compassionate company,
and don’t forget your sense of humour.
Also, listen closely. There is a lot of
important information to be gleaned from one’s dark night of the soul. Be
patient. Clarity will dawn. Answers crystallize when we’re ready for them (that
is when the universe deems we’re ready).
Remember
wherever you are, is a great place to begin. It is all in how you manage it.
Brand-new
endings are always possible, when we are aware and choose to embrace them by
doing things differently.
Be courageous.
Dare to live differently.
