Sometimes, When You Think You Are Done , It Is Just The Edge Of Beginning
Posted: Wednesday, August 24, 2011
by Susan Thom
Sometimes, when we know we are nearing the end of an experience, a situation, or even a relationship, we start to panic, or become fearful. When we start to touch on something real, perhaps something personal, we tend to become afraid of what lies ahead. We may end something before we even begin. Everything stems from fear, although, at times, fear can be a great motivator. It is beyond the point when you think you are done that something strong comes out.
A new friendship may develop, or a better understanding between ourselves and a family member. We may have thought we were over a relationship, only to push forward, and work things out. Talking through the good and bad points together, and making concessions so we can get along better, might result in a more honest and deeper commitment. We thought the relationship was over, and we ended up with a more defined, trusting, and loving romance.
We may argue with one of our kids, and think our relationship is over, only to communicate and find it is really just beginning. The bond is deeper than before. The love and trust are increased. When kids graduate from high school, they think they are "done" with school, if they aren’t furthering their education. They soon find they have to find a job, make money, and pay for themselves. This isn’t always possible, or achievable in this day and age.
When school is done, reality hits, and if one isn’t raised to be independent, then they will suffer. If they clear their heads and get a job, do well, make money, and listen to those who are wiser, then eventually they can survive. The interim may just be the edge of the beginning. A boyfriend or girlfriend may meet, a marriage occurs, and we buy a home. Babies could be in the future if we don’t get scared and aren’t afraid to touch down on something real.
Sons and daughters, and eventually sons and daughter-in-laws, and grandchildren, are the strength and the love that comes from pushing forward past the edge of the beginning, and getting real. Life is hard, no doubt about it, but there are plenty of rewards, if we do the right things. There is no magic, but there are miracles. I believe, to be granted one of them, you must be doing everything in your power to work hard, and be a good person.
Courage is the strength to wake up every morning and know there is a God, and know that He will be there for us, if we are there for ourselves. Many times, I find myself drifting off into thought, and often, those thoughts change from negative to positive, if I just work it through. I guess we have to find a balance between the beginning, and being scared. Reality is a little overwhelming, but if we give it our best shot, we’ll be okay. If we give it more than our best shot, we’ll be more than okay!
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Top-level comments on this article: (3 total)Wise words spoken here Susan, thanks for sharing.Please log in to respond to this comment.hi david,
thank you.
someone once told me wisdom comes from experience.
i believe it does.
thanks for reading and commenting,
my best,
suePlease log in to respond to this comment.
Nice, thanks.Please log in to respond to this comment.hi jack,
thank you for reading and commenting.
i appreciate your time,
my best regards,
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Nice message Susan. Well said.Please log in to respond to this comment.hi bri,
thank you.
i always enjoy hearing from you,
my best,
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