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May 18, 2007

Good-byes and New Beginnings

ME Liz Strauss wrote this at 7:27 am

I've been thinking . . .

A week later, in another hotel room, I type this. This time I am the one away from home. On Saturday, my son graduates from college.

“An ending,” I said on the phone a few weeks back, “and a new beginning.”

“No, it’s not,” was the only reply that he gave.

As the president of the college TV station, he’s always had a part to play at this event. The director role, that’s the part he likes this year as well.

My son is busy organizing and planning other kids’ graduation. I’ve just come to realize that’s his way of not saying good-bye.

Saying good-bye doesn’t have to be melancholy. Sometimes saying good-bye is the only way we realize how meaningful something has been.

I wrote right before I graduated from college.

That’s the way of new beginnings . . . they all seem to start from saying good-bye.

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25 Comments to “Good-byes and New Beginnings”

  1. May 18th, 2007 at 8:31 am
    Yoav said

    Cool post.

    Changes in your life (like graduating from college) are traumatic.

    A person who can willingly change his life is a very very courages person.

  2. May 18th, 2007 at 8:42 am
    ME Strauss said

    Hi Yoav!
    Change is risk. Change is growth.
    Change is one of the reasons we need each other. :)

  3. May 18th, 2007 at 10:00 am
    Char said

    Liz - I hope you enjoy your weekend at one of my old stomping grounds! Keep your fingers crossed that the weather will be reasonable.

    Congratulations on your success as a parent! A college grad is quite the accomplishment.

  4. May 18th, 2007 at 10:44 am
    Karin H. said

    Hi Liz

    Goodbyes are kinda sad, kinda exiting, kinda everything mixed together.

    The most impressive goodbyes I had to say were once when I left (after 1 year) my fellow students because the academy wasn’t right for me (had the best possible year anyway) and when I had to say goodbye to my colleagues of 19 year standing. New adventures (moving to another country) were calling, shared memories packed in a box, but still.

    Without stepping forward (leaving other things behind = goodbye) no progress is possible. So goodbyes are needed.

    Karin H.

  5. May 18th, 2007 at 12:18 pm
    ME Strauss said

    Hi Char!
    Thank you. I’ve been thinking about you a lot since I got here. So close, yet so far is the most common thought. :)

  6. May 18th, 2007 at 12:23 pm
    ME Strauss said

    Hi Karin,
    It’s a hard fact of life to learn that we can’t keep every person in our life there forever and ever, Amen. I still struggle with it now. The people I meet become part of me and I never quite say good-bye completely . . . maybe that’s why it hurts.

    You story tells me you know what I mean.

    Can’t hold something new, if we won’t let go . . .

  7. May 18th, 2007 at 12:55 pm
    Stuart Baker said

    Hi Liz,

    The more I can breathe into the faith that everything in life is part of a continuum of growth, the bigger the moment and life around me seem to be. That includes changes and goodbyes and relates to recognition of the true supply of Abundance in all things. Easier to say than do sometimes, but I do believe it.

    Thanks.

    Stuart Baker
    http://www.consciouscooperation.com

  8. May 18th, 2007 at 2:20 pm
    Char said

    Liz - if I didn’t have to go out of town myself this weekend, I’d be willing to drive up and meet you, but the planets just won’t align this time.

    Have a wonderful weekend.

  9. May 18th, 2007 at 3:43 pm
    Lorelle said

    Say hello.

    Remember, change is inevitable, growth is optional.

    Celebrate the achievements of all three of you to reach this moment.

  10. May 18th, 2007 at 4:29 pm
    Solo Business Marketing said

    Congratulations to both of you, Liz. Graduating is no small feat.

    I wish him the best as he moves forward in life.

    Shirley

  11. May 18th, 2007 at 9:24 pm
    GP said

    Somewhere where the L-rd closes a door.. he opens a window

    GP in Montana

  12. May 19th, 2007 at 7:20 am
    ME Strauss said

    Hi Stuart,
    Your wise comment reminds me that aspire means to breathe toward. Aspirations are part of new beginnings, aren’t they?

    Thank you so much for your insights that stretch my thinking.

  13. May 19th, 2007 at 7:21 am
    ME Strauss said

    Hi Lorelle!
    One more milestone passed and life speeds up a bit more for him and for us. Thank you for sending your hello. I will share it.

    I’ll pass on your words of celebration and growth. :)

  14. May 19th, 2007 at 7:22 am
    ME Strauss said

    Shirley!
    Who would have thought two years ago that we would be sharing our lives in this way?

    Thank you. I send lovely wishes to your family too. :)

  15. May 19th, 2007 at 7:24 am
    ME Strauss said

    Hi GP,
    Yeah, doors closing . . , windows opening. It teaches us to be flexible. I’ve been climbing through a few windows and looking for open doors all my life. I think my son will do fine at the same thing.

    As far as jumping fences . . .

  16. May 19th, 2007 at 7:26 am
    ME Strauss said

    Hi Char!
    When you and I meet, we’ll want more than a cup of coffee and a few minutes. It’s just as well.

    I want a LOT of time when I see you. :)

  17. May 19th, 2007 at 10:00 am
    Stuart Baker said

    Wow, Liz, thank you for the definition of “aspire”. God, that feels good and holds light!

    Stuart Baker
    http://www.consciouscooperation.com

  18. May 19th, 2007 at 10:47 am
    GP said

    Fences, did you say fences? how fortuitous..
    http://fishcreekhouse.blogspot.com/2007/05/way-of-grasshopper.html

    So I shall “aspire” deep breath before we head out… I’ m sure your son does similarly… onward and upward
    GP in Montana

  19. May 19th, 2007 at 7:09 pm
    ME Strauss said

    Hi Stuart!
    Isn’t that word “aspire” wonderful?
    Yeah, I like it too. :)

    I’m delighted as in filled with light that you found it the way that I find it.

    Liz

  20. May 19th, 2007 at 7:11 pm
    ME Strauss said

    Hi GP
    Yes I said fences because I knew . . . and what a lovely gift I got in return. Thank you for the link to it. :)

  21. May 19th, 2007 at 9:51 pm
    GP said

    hmmm should’ve known better:)

    checking in in the full and upright position… most excellent ride on thoroughbred mare

    GP in Montana

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  23. May 19th, 2007 at 10:13 pm
    ME Strauss said

    GP!
    Know better? I think you knew exactly what was the right response and again I say thank you. :)

  24. May 20th, 2007 at 2:08 am
    Marcella said

    Hi,
    Changing life is not easy. it’s like get out from your comfort zone ! Totally aggree with you, why wait any longer than necessary. we have to start our journey today because we are worth it, right!

    Regards,
    Marcella
    http://www.bestlaw-of-attraction.com

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