It’s Never Too Late To Start Over

by Marcia Davis-Dawkins

Frank Sinatra once said, “So take a deep breath, pick yourself up, dust yourself off, start all over again.” No one likes to start over, but it usually makes more sense to start fresh. Starting over may mean creating something new and better. It might take a lot of patience or figuring out things. It can be tough just to start from the beginning, but the good thing about it is that you don’t need a new day. You are required to have a different prospective on things so you can stay focused and look towards the future and what your goals in life are. We have to believe in ourselves and realize that we have more potential than we think. We can be scared to fail, but we can pick ourselves up and start the process anew.

Perhaps you don’t have a class that you consider the “perfect class” this year. There is always the possibility of starting on a clean slate come September. Maybe you have to begin a new job in another location or you have a new capacity. Maybe you are going through a painful divorce and you are now single with children. Yet another scenario can be that you are now married and have to live a different lifestyle where you now you accountable for another human being. The possibilities are endless! Whatever the situation, you are given a second chance to work at whatever situation in which you are involved. Though devastating the situation, you have to find a way to walk in your path and make the best that you can with what you have. Many might feel like throwing in the towel and wallow in self-pity, but that should not be the path to take.

You might think that age or time is a stumbling block

You might think that age or time is a stumbling block, but divine timing is key. You can succeed against all odds and you must remember that you are not responsible for your timing and what happens in your life. It’s never too late to do something you love – study, learn to play an instrument or even expand your career.

The idea is that you should learn from your mistakes, move on from the part of failure and look towards new goals, new ideas, new locations and new journeys. Have positive thoughts, rise above the daunting experiences and look toward the bright future. Keep your mindset positive and keep your head above water because there is a light at the end of the tunnel and it’s not a train. Yes, you might have regrets, but they guide you to better decision-making. It’s never too late. Just look towards the future and do it right the next time around. Of course, it might be rough and tough to start over, but be encouraged, stay focused and seize the moment to start over! Be patient; take one step at a time.