the truth about beginnings

contrary to popular belief, you don't have to wait until the 1st of the month to begin anew. there's nothing magical about a number or even a day. you can have a new beginning from moment to moment. the beauty of viewing beginnings from this perspective is that it allows you to make mistakes, have "off days" and begin anew without blame or judgment. you will make mistakes in your quest to change. it's a part of the process so don't beat yourself up. start over. unshackle yourself from the idea that resolutions and goals are reserved for the beginning of january, your birthday or sundays. change happens moment to moment. the moment is now.

make peace with your decisions

"the path begins at a crossroads. there you can stop and think what direction to take. but don't spend too much time thinking or you'll never leave the spot. ask yourself the classic carlos castaneda question: which of these paths has a heart? reflect a lot on the choices that lie ahead, but once you've taken the first step, forget the crossroads forever or you'll always torture yourself with the useless question, "did i take the right path?" if you listened to your heart before making the first movement, you chose the right path.

love your path. without this, nothing makes sense."

- paolo coehlo, from "life: a walker's guide...how to honour and care for the path you're on"