Never be afraid to start over, and over, and over again. Starting over is just a way to rediscover who you are as an individual, what you want, and where you want to be. Starting over offers the opportunity to become fresh, and new.
Starting over may seem terrifying, and going through it may feel a bit overwhelming, however, once you ride the wave you'll find yourself back on track, moving forward at a steady pace.
I love to start over. I admire the places that it has taken me, the people that I have met, and the things that I have learned. It can often bring you a new perspective to help thrust you into your next chapter in life. I have started over many times, and although there have been highs and lows, I am so grateful for the journey.
My brain tends to work like a child filled with wanderlust, consistently having this innate passion for wanting more from life. I can never stop discovering new things. I'll try one thing out but, once I've figured it out, I just want to go towards the next new thing. There's always this craving to expand, and even with my consistencies, I always try to find a way to make it better.
I think, as human beings; that is all we really crave from life, better. Not only for ourselves, and our own growth but, for others. If you are starting over in life, don't be afraid. Just keep on moving forward, and keep living until you feel satisfied.
That is after all, the purpose of life. To live, to play, to learn, to laugh, to help, to grow, to love, and to enjoy every moment that we have here on this beautiful planet. It is an experience. It is your experience and is meant to be experienced. That is why we are here, and that is why we live. How do you want to live out your experience?
I often compare life to being like a movie. Can you guess who the main character is? It's you. So when you think about your past, your current moment, and moving forward; think about your life being like a movie. If your current circumstance isn't ideal, it's natural. Like most movies, nothing is ever really perfect for the main character, especially in the beginning of their story. If everything was perfect for the main character, it might become a pretty boring story.
This is why the protagonist usually comes across an obstacle they must overcome. This obstacle usually acts as a catalyst to the climax of the story. That catalyst is the reason for the main character to start over, or come up with a fresh idea to gain victory in their own way.
What is your catalyst on your journey? Is it a new creative idea? Could it be a new work opportunity? Is it going through a break up, and realizing that you deserve better? No matter what it is that is sparking a new start in your life, let it be fired up within your being. Allow the passion to flow through your body and mind. Let whatever catalyst that is causing this spark to explode from you, and motivate you to keep pushing.
No matter the fear or the doubts you may have, do not cripple yourself. If you know you want something in life, or you're placed in a position to start anew; take the opportunity, and transform yourself into better. Starting over in life can be a magnificent turn of events for you. Hold the vision, and keep reaching for it.
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