How many times do we think........

How many times do we think,

if I could start over,

it would do everything differently ....

When life gives you a chance to start over,

think again.

Often these opportunities come in the form of dramatic changes, losses, rejections!

Sometimes the chance hides behind the big crises,

the carpet pulling.

Sometimes we only build courage after we lose our way,

the ground.

Most of the time we only see clearly when we are outside.

Starting over is not reinventing,

it is inventing another pattern.

Recognizing our mistakes and mistakes of others!

Only those who have been beaten in life can do this feat,

clear their plans,

cleanse the basements of the heart.

Undressing those chronic pains.

At this point you are engaging the new, not a resumption but a new story, a new script!

As the philosopher said. "What doesn't kill me makes me stronger."

When life gives you the chance to start over,

be generous,

say yes,

surprise yourself and experience being the person you became after braving treacherous nights,

mourning your losses,

crossing your deserts,

and killing your lions!