LIFE LESSON'S - #1

While browsing the Internet, I found a post about life lesson's. Since it's January and a new beginning, I thought it appropriate to post them a day at a time. I also thought, as it's my blog, I would post how I feel about them and how they affect me. It's a little more personal information than I would normally post. But hey, c'est la vie!As Maria Robinson once said, “Nobody can go back and start a new beginning, but anyone can start today and make a new ending.” Nothing could be closer to the truth. But before you can begin this process of transformation you have to stop doing the things that have been holding you back.

#1) The end is a new beginning. – Say to yourself: “Dear Past, thank you for all the life lessons you have taught me. Dear Future, I am ready now!” Because a great beginning always occurs at the point you thought would be the end of everything.

How many times has that happened to you? You're at the point where you can't possibly go any further without completely breaking. You know something has got to give. You're just worried it might be you! Then, the clouds part just a little bit and you get a small glimpse of what could be. And you realize whatever is it you are dealing with at the time is worth it. And not only will you get through it, you will be a better person for it in the end. Of course, it's easier said then done. You just have to hold on long enough to get that future you want and let go of the past you don't need. I felt this way about my parents divorce. It was long. And bitter. I longed for the day when it would finally be over and we could put it all behind us (yes, I was naive). Of course, we are still working towards that point (and in a small way probably always will). Yes, it's gotten easier over time and we've had time to re-group and re-evaluate. But, I don't know if it will ever be completely behind us. It's different now and we actually are better people for it. We've learned how to stand on our own, sibling wise, without needing our parents. We've learned how to be the parents as sometimes that's what I feel I am with my mom. We've learned to appreciate each other as siblings, our spouses, our friends and our extended families. We've also learned what we want out of our own marriages and how to achieve it. But, a little piece of me still longs for what was and having that happy, whole family together again. Especially during the holidays. However, that will never happen and I'm learning to let go of the past and look towards the future. After all, that's what we are here to do, right? Especially this time of year?