| In our lives we continually have new beginnings. For a | | | | The extent to which we will reach the final destination, |
| newborn baby it is the beginning of learning and | | | | our goal, depends on how we begin our journey, and |
| experiencing life. Every stage in the growing and | | | | each part of the journey, towards that goal. For every |
| developing of the baby is a new beginning: laughing, | | | | beginning we need vision, enthusiasm, energy and |
| crawling, walking, running, becoming a toddler, becoming | | | | focus. To continue and to attain the goal we need |
| a kid, going to school. Every grade in school, every | | | | resilience and dedicated effort. Reaching the goal is |
| further stage in life, studies, work, marriage, parenthood | | | | the end result. It is on the journey that we experience |
| are all new beginnings. Even retirement is the beginning | | | | life in all its dimensions. |
| of new experiences. | | | | Beginnings are starting points on our journeys through |
| To begin is refreshing and renewing. To start the | | | | life. They refresh and rejuvenate body, mind and spirit. |
| journey to a holiday destination is filled with excitement | | | | But new beginnings are not limited to the important |
| and looking forward to a time of relaxation and | | | | goals in our lives. They are just as important in our |
| enjoyment. Every birthday is both a milestone and the | | | | everyday lives. Life is experienced in the moment, this |
| beginning of a new life year. Every day is a new | | | | second. This is where we have a choice. This is |
| beginning with opportunities for success. | | | | where we can continuously create new beginnings, |
| Success is the extent to which we attain our goals. | | | | new things to do, new ways of doing things, new |
| Setting a goal is the beginning of the journey. Planning | | | | relationships, new enjoyments and new experiences. |
| is the drafting of a road map for the journey. Every | | | | Without clear goals we can become stuck in a groove. |
| phase in the plan will be a new beginning. Every task | | | | It has been said that the difference between a groove |
| to be done will be the beginning of a part of the plan. | | | | and a grave is just the depth. The way to avoid a |
| Every accomplishment on the journey will be the | | | | groove is through new beginnings. Why wait for New |
| beginning for the next step. On the journey there will | | | | Year to make New Year's resolutions? Create |
| be obstacles and unforeseen setbacks. Every | | | | continuous new beginnings every day with enthusiasm |
| challenge which has been overcome will be the | | | | and life will be a continuous renewal. |
| beginning of the rest of the journey | | | | |