As the sun slowly rose and transformed the horizon from deep indigo...to lavender...to rose...and, finally to a magnificent peach, I received the perfectly-timed and powerful reminder that each new day brings the gift to see -- and to seize -- the opportunity to begin again. A few moments of reflection on the gift led me to a question. What does it really mean to begin again? I felt guided to begin my search for the answer by consulting a dictionary where one definition led me to another and another...and a theme of creative power was revealed.
begin (bi gin), v. 1. to commence; initiate; set into motion
initiate (i nish e at), v. 1. the active, often ingenious first act in a new field
active (ak tiv), adj. 1. capable of exerting influence
ingenious (in jen yes), adj. 1. characterized by originality of invention
first (furst), adj. 1. before others in time, rank, importance
new (noo), adj. 1. appearing for the first time
field (feld), n. 1. a region of space under the influence of some agent
exerting (ig zur-ting), v. 1. to put forth as power
influence (in floo ens), n. 1. the power to produce effects
invention (in ven shen), n. 1. the exercise of creative power
power (pou er), n. 1. the great ability to do or to act
produce (pre doos), v. 1. to create; to bring forth; give birth to
effect (i fekt), n. 1. the power to produce intended results
intend (in tend), v. 1. to have in mind as something to bring about
create (kre at) v. 1. to cause to come into being
Looking back at the horizon and the golden glow that was inspiring me to create something vibrantly new, life-affirming and expansive with loving possibilities, I discovered another question rising to the surface of my awareness. What is it I intend to use my power to create? So MANY possibilities! I caught myself just before my "monkey mind" engaged to tell me what was and was not possible, what I can and cannot do with the gift of a new beginning. I paused. I closed my eyes. I breathed deeply. I reflected on, blessed and released everything that had brought me to this moment...letting go of the old, of what was and making room for the new, of what will now be. And what is that? The yappity-yap of my mind began making a long list and argued ridiculously for each to be the top priority. I breathed some more. I turned the volume of my mind down low and listened for the wisdom of my heart. "Go beyond all limitations and be willing to receive what is highest and most loving." OK.... My intention for this new beginning? With ease and grace, gratitude and joy, I am receiving the highest, most loving potential within every cell of my body...within every moment of my day...within every day of my life. With arms and heart wide open, I am ready to step into this day guided by the powerful alchemy of all new creations: intention, focus and choices. A new dawn...a new day...a new beginning.
May this be a day of seeing -- and seizing -- a new beginning that is vibrant, life-affirming and expansive with the highest, most loving possibilities.
begin (bi gin), v. 1. to commence; initiate; set into motion
initiate (i nish e at), v. 1. the active, often ingenious first act in a new field
active (ak tiv), adj. 1. capable of exerting influence
ingenious (in jen yes), adj. 1. characterized by originality of invention
first (furst), adj. 1. before others in time, rank, importance
new (noo), adj. 1. appearing for the first time
field (feld), n. 1. a region of space under the influence of some agent
exerting (ig zur-ting), v. 1. to put forth as power
influence (in floo ens), n. 1. the power to produce effects
invention (in ven shen), n. 1. the exercise of creative power
power (pou er), n. 1. the great ability to do or to act
produce (pre doos), v. 1. to create; to bring forth; give birth to
effect (i fekt), n. 1. the power to produce intended results
intend (in tend), v. 1. to have in mind as something to bring about
create (kre at) v. 1. to cause to come into being
Looking back at the horizon and the golden glow that was inspiring me to create something vibrantly new, life-affirming and expansive with loving possibilities, I discovered another question rising to the surface of my awareness. What is it I intend to use my power to create? So MANY possibilities! I caught myself just before my "monkey mind" engaged to tell me what was and was not possible, what I can and cannot do with the gift of a new beginning. I paused. I closed my eyes. I breathed deeply. I reflected on, blessed and released everything that had brought me to this moment...letting go of the old, of what was and making room for the new, of what will now be. And what is that? The yappity-yap of my mind began making a long list and argued ridiculously for each to be the top priority. I breathed some more. I turned the volume of my mind down low and listened for the wisdom of my heart. "Go beyond all limitations and be willing to receive what is highest and most loving." OK.... My intention for this new beginning? With ease and grace, gratitude and joy, I am receiving the highest, most loving potential within every cell of my body...within every moment of my day...within every day of my life. With arms and heart wide open, I am ready to step into this day guided by the powerful alchemy of all new creations: intention, focus and choices. A new dawn...a new day...a new beginning.
May this be a day of seeing -- and seizing -- a new beginning that is vibrant, life-affirming and expansive with the highest, most loving possibilities.