Words to repeat to yourself:
“I embrace little moments that remind me: it’s not too late to begin again.”
Whether you’re
Changing course on past goals or dreams,
Wanted to try something new but worried about failing,
Want to do something different but don’t know how…
Let it be the little moments that remind you: you don’t have to rush into new beginnings. You can start small, gathering the ingredients you need to make something new. Look for places in your environment that can remind you of this.
Here are some examples:
Think of the ingredients lined up on the counter before you’re getting ready to cook something. It’s like seeing all the pieces you need, reminding you that you have what it takes to start and create something new. This could be a useful way to think about a new beginning if you feel overwhelmed by a blank slate. Think of the ingredients of life as being a base to work with.
Think of the fresh book smell. It’s like a reminder that you can take your time with it. You don’t have to rush through every page. As you move through it, things will begin to make more sense. Think of moving through the month like that; as the fresh month feel wears off, just like a book, you’re getting deeper into the story. This could help if you feel overwhelmed by starting fresh. Think of the process as a journey that unfolds over time.
Think of a cleaned-off shelf, ready to be rearranged. Even though there’s nothing on it yet, the shelf has enough structure to imagine what you can fill it with. Think of moving day by day like that, with each set of 24 hours offering new opportunities to add something meaningful. This could be useful if the idea of a blank canvas feels daunting. Consider the shelf’s structure as a foundation to build upon.
While starting over in life in big ways often involves so much more than this, these smaller, daily things serve as inspiration for thinking about the bigger things.
May these simple, everyday things remind you that you are free to begin again, no matter how big or small the steps you take. Embrace the little things and let them be a part of what helps you create space toward new possibilities. – Morgan Harper Nichols
