Beginning, middle, and end

"Beginnings are scary. Endings are usually sad, but it's what's in the middle that counts. So, when you find yourself at the beginning, just give hope a chance to float up. And it will."
Birdee from Hope Floats

I don't know about beginnings being scary and endings being sad. For me, beginnings are usually thrilling ... and endings, gratifying. I guess part of it is the kind of adventure I'm on. I can see where something that was completely out of control would be pretty scary. And that endings are, in a way, sad ... but certain things do have to end in order to make room for other things in our lives. It's just a natural progression. Sometimes it's hard to know when to let go and make room -- those are, I find, the saddest times of all.