Vol.11 Starting Fresh from Within

Irene’s note

When a new chapter of life begins, we often have a bright, bustling image of cherry blossoms in full bloom and a future overflowing with hope. Yet, if I look closely, I realize that a complex blend of many different feelings is stirring within.

Expectations of who I want to be, the determination to let go of the past and embrace the chance for rebirth, anxiety about the new people I will meet, and even a faint sense of resignation hidden somewhere.

As I cleaned with each of these feelings one by one, a refreshing realization suddenly surfaced—just like a tiny new sprout.

“Right now, I am being given the most wonderful gift!”