Begin Again
The beginning of things is messy
I don’t know where I stand
I’m always second guessing
Will this be sinking sand
The middle of things is scary
Did I go astray?
Should I go on or turn right back?
I can’t quite see my way
The end of things is balanced
I get my way or not
Laced with regret or victory
I know just what I’ve got
So here we go again
Of this I can be sure
I’m beginning once again
Live life, be insecure
I used to wonder why I love movies so much, but now I know. The protagonist goes through these ups and downs and evolves along a character arc. They start out happy or confident and through conflicts and challenges realize truths that give them depth. Or maybe they start out sad or confused and through setbacks and triumphs, they learn that they are capable of greatness. I love these vicarious roller coaster rides because they amplify what I experience every day, even in the undertaking of a work project.
There is a beginning, a middle, and an end to every endeavor worth doing. We don't always get to control the circumstances, but we do get to write our own story each time through our choices we make at each turn.
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