“Amidst the worldly comings and goings, observe how endings become beginnings.” ~Tao Te Ching
There’s a lot of talk about making endings in beginnings, but how does it actually happen? Here’s what’s worked for me:
- I spend some time to consider what actually learned in the goodbye so I can use that knowledge in my next hello.
- I take the emotion out of it. I let myself feel all my feelings about the ending, and then I really let them completely pass. I don’t take those emotions into my next beginning.
- I trade fear for excitement. There’s a fine line between the two, and I try to focus on the positives of a new journey.
- I remember the tough parts that caused me to say goodbye to the old.
- I ask for help. I have a small circle of people who really encourage me along my new paths and their belief in my gives me confidence to keep going.
- I have faith in myself and in the journey. There’s a Buddhist teaching that says every moment contains exactly the lesson we need exactly when we need it. I’ve embraced that philosophy. The Universe works undercover in ways that I don’t always understand in the outset. But when I look back on my life I’m able to see the purpose for everything. I have faith that this will always be the case. Life makes sense in reverse. I trust the timing of my life unconditionally.
Have you turned an ending into a beginning? How did you do it?
Published by Christa Avampato
The short of it:
Writer. Health, education, and art advocate. Theater and film producer. Visual artist. Product geek. Proud alumnae of the University of Pennsylvania (BA) and the Darden School of Business at the University of Virginia (MBA). Inspired by ancient wisdom & modern tech. Proliferator of goodness. Opener of doors. Friend to animals. Fan of creative work in all its wondrous forms. I use my business skills to create passion projects that build a better world. I’ve been called the happiest New Yorker, and I try hard to live up to that title every day.
The long of it:
My career has stretched across Capitol Hill, Broadway theatre, education, nonprofit fundraising, health and wellness, and Fortune 500 companies in retail, media, entertainment, technology, and financial services. I’ve been a product developer and product manager, theater manager, strategic consultant, marketer, voice over artist, , teacher, and fundraiser. I use my business and storytelling to support and sustain passion projects that build a better world. In every experience, I’ve used my sense of and respect for elegant design to develop meaningful products, services, programs, and events.
While building a business career, I also built a strong portfolio as a journalist, novelist, freelance writer, interviewer, presenter, and public speaker. My writing has appeared in The Washington Post, The Huffington Post, PBS.org, Boston.com, Royal Media Partners publications, and The Motley Fool on a wide range of topics including business, technology, science, health, education, culture, and lifestyle. I have also been an invited speaker at SXSW, Teach for America, Avon headquarters, Games for Change, NYU, Columbia University, Hunter College, and the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America. The first book in my young adult book series, Emerson Page and Where the Light Enters, was acquired by a publisher and launched in November 2017. I’m currently working on the second book in the series.
A recovering multi-tasker, I’m equally at home in front of my Mac, on my yoga mat, walking my rescue dog, Phineas, traveling with a purpose, or practicing the high-art of people watching. I also cut up small bits of paper and put them back together as a collage artist.
My company:
I’m bringing together all of my business and creative career paths as the Founder of Double or Nothing Media:
• I craft products, programs, and projects that make a difference;
• I build the business plans that make what I craft financially sustainable;
• I tell the stories that matter about the people, places, and products that inspire me.
Follow my adventures on Twitter at https://twitter.com/christanyc and Instagram at https://instagram.com/christarosenyc.
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“Amidst the worldly comings and goings, observe how endings become beginnings.” ~Tao Te Ching
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Could the timing of this be any more perfect? I am hanging up my running shoes and saying goodbye to my amazing run of a running career these past 6 years. I am going to be able to have the opportunity to heal the effects of polio and my left leg that had been energetically encased in the leg brace. I can feel that I am moving to higher and higher ground on my rehabilitation journey but in order to do that I had to let go of running. I will however always be a runner and a part of the community but have to let go of the physical practice if you will of running. This has to be one of my all time favorite posts – and there are many but this is powerful, poignant and exacting in Truth, light, love and compassion. Thank you. xo
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Oh my – Mary, I am teary eyed over this comment. You are so amazing and brave. I know how much running means to you, and how much you believe in the healing process as well. Perhaps running has taken you as far as it can along your path and now it’s time for something else to come into your life. Sending you love, light, and peace, as always. xoxo
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The Universe continues to amaze me. I am writing today’s blog talking about moving to higher and higher ground and how it’s all about perception and attitude and just wrote about how the Universe has opportunities waiting for me! Our two blogs today are in beautiful harmony. I’m going to quote you about running has taken me as far as it can along my path. Bless you and love you xoxo Can’t wait to read your manuscript. xoxo
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You’re just amazing! starting my edits on the manuscript on Christmas Day. I’ll be in the car for most of the day to visit family and it will be the perfect time to get Ms. Emerson into tip top shape for you and my small group of initial readers. Yahoo!
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Can’t wait! The best gift of the season ❤ Take good care my friend. Life isn't always easy but it sure is beautiful and sweet.
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