"In rivers the water that you touch is the last of what has passed and the first of that which comes: so with time present." - Leonardo da Vinci
A few days ago (June 21 to be exact), marked a day of change. It was a change of seasons being the last day of Spring. All of the colloquialism phrases about having spring fever or the joys of spring have to be put away for another year.
We like to hang onto the word "last" with nostalgic comfort.
The "last" time we get to say spring showers, or the "last" time for spring flowers. We create lists of "last" events. There are many things we could describe as being the "last".
The "last" piece of chocolate.
The "last" day of school.
The "last" time being single.
The "last" moment of our life.
So many things you could apply this word to, but this word is just a point along the continuum of time. The world keeps spinning, the Sun continues to shine and life remains in motion regardless of our attempts to define ending moments.
The last also marks a beginning.
Instead of thinking something is ending, think of something new beginning. An ending is the beginning of new opportunity. The ending of one job is the beginning of something new in life connected to new people and places. The final day of school is the beginning of a world of possibility.
The last of anything can be the start of even greater things for us.
How you choose to accept the "last" of anything determines the quality of what comes next. Time and life will continue with or without you. Choose to mark the last of anything as the beginning of something new and wonderful.
Let the last become the first in your life.
Stay inspired my friends.
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