Eight is the number of new beginnings. It is associated with resurrection and regeneration. There are many ways to acknowledge, embrace, and exercise new beginnings. Needless to say, new beginnings can occur and be celebrated at any moment.
The new academic year is a new beginning. Students return to school for a novel opportunity to gain knowledge, wisdom, and added experiences that will fuel their intellects among many things. Most students commence their return to academia during the month of August through the fall season. Educators have a chance to pour into their pupils anew.
“A teacher affects eternity. He can never tell where his influence stops. ” – Henry Adams
A marriage is a new beginning. August is a popular month for marriages. The weather is optimally warm yet dry. Many venues offer more reasonable prices for bookings in the month of August versus the early summer months. Marriage is a sacred covenant to implement unity, partnership, radical acceptance, and unconditional love.
“Sensual pleasures have the fleeting brilliance of a comet; a happy marriage has the tranquility of a lovely sunset.”
— Ann Landers
Forgiveness is a new beginning. One of the most wonderful things a person can experience in relationships, the workplace, marriage, and in life is the gift and healing power of forgiveness. Repentance is the cherry on top.
“Repent, then, and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped out, that times of refreshing may come from the Lord,” Acts 3:19 NKJV
What type of new beginnings have you opened your heart and mind to receive and give this month and beyond?
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-Love
