The Courage to Begin Again: Why New Beginnings Are Sometimes Exactly What We Need
The Fear of Starting Over Let’s just say it plainly: starting over is terrifying . Whether you're walking away from a long-time job, ending a once-deep friendship, or leaving the comfort of a familiar home — the fear is real. Why? Because the unknown holds no guarantees. And for many of us, especially as we grow older, there’s a silent pressure to “have it all figured out.” We’re told we should be settled, secure, and past the point of starting fresh. But the truth is: life doesn’t work on a timeline . Growth doesn’t have an expiration date. And sometimes, beginning again is exactly what your soul is asking for. Work Shouldn’t Just Pay You — It Should Feed You Recently, I had to make a difficult decision. I resigned from a position that had begun to feel more like survival than fulfillment. The job once gave me purpose — or so I thought. But over time, I found myself shrinking. The care, recognition, and basic human value I craved were nowhere to be found. So I ...