For A New Beginning

Everyday offers up the opportunity for a new beginning. To start a fresh on a blank page. Today we went to visit our potential new companion. A beautiful 6 month old kitten rescued in October 2013 in a dreadful state who has gradually recovered to the point he is now ready to find a home. Little Rocky exemplifies the spirit for a new beginning. He doesn't appear to harbour any bitterness or cynicism for his difficult start in life. Instead he has a curious open soul, very trusting and willing to step into each brand new day.

I have spent the last 24 hours reflect on the year just past and yet as I scroll through facebook entries I came upon a friends post looking to the present and seeing the vista of newness in all it's ripe potential. And in the words of John O'Donohue perfectly summing up what new beginnings represent. New Year's are definitely not restricted to January 1st. They are open to us all the time.

Lest I forget - for a new beginning - thank you Emma Kidd for the reminder and John O'Donohue for the words.

In out of the way places of the heart

Where your thoughts never think to wander

This beginning has been quietly forming

Waiting until you were ready to emerge.

For a long time it has watched your desire

Feeling the emptiness grow inside you

Noticing how you willed yourself on

Still unable to leave what you had outgrown.

It watched you play with the seduction of safety

And the grey promises that sameness whispered

Heard the waves of turmoil rise and relent

Wondered would you always live like this.

Then the delight, when your courage kindled,

And out you stepped onto new ground,

Your eyes young again with energy and dream

A path of plenitude opening before you.

Though your destination is not clear

You can trust the promise of this opening;

Unfurl yourself into the grace of beginning

That is one with your life’s desire.

Awaken your spirit to adventure

Hold nothing back, learn to find ease in risk

Soon you will be home in a new rhythm

For your soul senses the world that awaits you.