Fresh Start and Second Chances

"We need renewals to feel alive again after a period of drought." 

     It sure can look bleak at times when we look out on the landscape of life.  Dreams have been dashed

and hope has faded like ink on an old piece of paper.  We resign ourselves to fate and say that "it just

isn't in the cards for me."  Of course, we can't always get what we want but there are just some things

that we need.  That burning desire isn't just a want but is something we need to accomplish.  It is 

imprinted on our soul.  It could be a career or a relationship goal.  Whatever it is, we often give up

when it doesn't happen within a certain time frame.  We see it happening for others and think, why not 

me?  The problem with that is that we never know what's coming down the pipeline for us and we also

don't know when the universe considers it the right time to give us what we desire.

     Recently, a second chance came my way that I have dreamed about.  However, I had given up on

it ever happening because it was taking so long for me to see a way to accomplish what I wanted. 

Doubts had set in and then despair and resignation followed.  Then out of the blue, like something 

magical, the opportunity presented itself.  I couldn't believe it. I see it as a Christmas gift that is giving 

me the renewal I need.  It has truly lifted my spirit and has made me believe that second chances can

come along when you least expect them.  This is a lesson that we should never give up on something

that our soul cries out for.  We will eventually get it when the time is right. Cheers to second chances!

What would we do without them?  I'm truly grateful for mine.

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