13 Motivational quotes to kickstart new beginnings

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Are you ready for the new beginnings? What does it mean to start over?

While we’re on the subject of new beginnings, let’s talk about the endings.

Let me tell you a Zen story that I read few years back. And, yes,we still need stories that provides us meaning of life, inspire and motivate us to embark on a new journey. This story teaches us that life is ever-changing and it’s not permanent.

 

The Crystal Cup

A Zen Master was gifted a beautiful crystal cup by his disciple. He loved the glass as it glistened in the sun. One day some visitors came to the master and asked, “How can you be happy in this world of impermanence?”

The master replied, “One of my disciples gifted me this crystal glass. I enjoy drinking water in this glass. I touch it and it rings!” 

Master took a deep breath and continued, ” One day the wind may blow it off the shelf or it can topple from the table. And I say, ‘Ah. Yes!’ When I understand that the glass is already broken, every moment with it is precious.”

The master is aware that material things will break one day but the experience lasts forever. With every ending, there is a new beginning.

A glass will eventually break!

The essence of this story is that nothing is permanent. Everything and everyone comes with an expiry date. Like our good days, bad days also have an expiry date. The wisdom you gain from your experience lays the foundation of the new beginning. 

The only thing permanent is the change!

The question is – how often are we ready to embrace the changes? What makes us anxious even though we know the outcome?

Here are some quotes to motivate you for the new beginnings:

Life is about change

Life is about change, sometimes it’s painful, sometimes it’s beautiful, but most of the time it’s both. — Kristin Kreuk

 

Retrospect
“One day, in retrospect, the years of struggle will strike you as the most beautiful.” — Sigmund Freud

 

Change is inevitable

“If we don’t change, we don’t grow. If we don’t grow, we aren’t really living.” — Gail Sheehy

 

New beginnings

“Nothing in the universe can stop you from letting go and starting over.” —Guy Finley

 

New beginnings

“The beginning is always today.” —Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley

 

New beginnings

“It is never too late to be what you might have been.” —George Eliot

 

New beginnings
“Yesterday I was clever, so I wanted to change the world. Today I am wise, so I am changing myself.” ― Rumi

 

New beginnings

“Nothing is predestined. The obstacles of your past can become the gateways that lead to new beginnings.”-Ralph Blum

 

New beginnings

“Getting over a painful experience is much like crossing monkey bars. You have to let go at some point in order to move forward.”-  C.S. Lewis

 

New beginnings

“Every new beginning comes from some other beginning’s end.” —Seneca

 

New beginnings

“The only way to make sense out of change is to plunge into it, move with it, and join the dance.” — Alan Watts

 

New beginnings

“You’re off to great places. Today is your day. Your mountain is waiting, so get on your way.” — Dr. Seuss

 

New beginnings
“Keep on beginning and failing. Each time you fail, start all over again, and you will grow stronger until you have accomplished a purpose — not the one you began with perhaps, but one you’ll be glad to remember.”- Anne Sullivan 

Endings are powerful. It gives you an option to start over. Stay focused. “And a healthy mind — calmer, clearer, and contented — is less prone to being emotionally reactive during the highs and lows, and the successes and setbacks.”- Headspace

Practice and learn about mindfulness! 

Do share your favorite quote.

Lots of Love

xoxo

Kickstart new beginnings

84 thoughts on “13 Motivational quotes to kickstart new beginnings”

  2. These are such awesome quotes! I love the Zen story too and agree 100% with it. Nothing is permanent. In my case, this often keeps me from living life to the fullest though, as I’m convinced my happiness isn’t permanent either. However, you say quite poignantly that pain isn’t permanent either.

  5. I recently had a big decision to make, and although I’ve chosen to stay where I am, I’m trying to do so with a new outlook. These are helpful for me. Thank you.

    1. I think our outlook is the key for a content and happy life. It’s your decision so I am sure it’s good for you. Thanks…I am glad that you liked these quotes!

  6. Truly a good source of encouragement. Whether one is commencing a new chapter or just want to shift the current flow and get a fresh perspective, it’s great to have something to take inspiration from.

    1. Thanks…I am glad that you liked this post and found it to be a good source of encouragement. 🙂

  7. A great post to find motivation and inner peace! Good luck to anyone trying to start a new life phase!

  8. I like this qoute: “If we don’t change, we don’t grow. If we don’t grow, we aren’t really living.” Change is part of life. Each one of us should go certain changes. Changes make life meaningful.

    1. Great quotes.. And I love short inspiring stories like the “Crystal glass story” you shared.

  12. These are really great and are amazing reminders of how important change is…“If we don’t change, we don’t grow. If we don’t grow, we aren’t really living.” So true!

    1. Change is the only thing constant in our life.
      Thanks…I am glad that you liked these quotes!

  16. From one quote collector to another, I love this selection. And I love it that you have 13 of them. Ready for new beginnings for sure!

    1. I am glad to know that you also love collecting quotes. I am delighted that you liked my selection:)

  17. What a great list of motivational quotes! I especially love, the beginning is always today! Thanks for inspiring me today!

  19. wonderful quotes! I feel in love with Kristin Kreuk quote and pinned it. overall very motivational and empowering post

  20. There are mountain loads of quotes for new beginnings but you have chosen just 13! That’s amazing however the best one for me is this: “One day, in retrospect, the years of struggle will strike you as the most beautiful.” — Sigmund Freud

    1. I completely agree there are mountain loads of quotes for new beginnings but these 13 quotes were super inspiring for me. I picked the ones I loved… 🙂

    1. Motivational quotes is a perfect way to start off your day. Thanks…I am glad that you liked these quotes!

  23. I love that one by Sigmun Freud!! These are wonderful reminders and quotes I’ve not come across before. Thank you for sharing!

  25. I am a sucker for a good quote. I especially love the one from Gail Sheehy. I have never heard it before but absolutely love it.

    1. Thanks…I am glad that you liked these quotes! Even I loved Gail Sheehy’s quotes – it’s quite relatable!

    1. Thanks…I am glad that you liked these quotes! Even I keep a small book of quotes…it keeps you motivated 🙂

  29. I like these motivational quotes. Indeed, life is not all beautiful and painful. Life is more interesting because of the combination of both.

    1. Yes…indeed! Change is the only thing permanent and 2020 is the biggest example of this…

  31. Such a great assortment of quotes and so inspirational. I’m screenshoting many of these so that I remember them

  33. Great quotes. Love this one especially…Life is about change, sometimes it’s painful, sometimes it’s beautiful, but most of the time it’s both.

    The bottom line for me it is all in how you deal with the cards you are dealt in life

    1. I completely agree with you! It’s so important how you deal with your situation… 🙂

  34. I seriously enjoyed your beautiful post here and appreciate your sharing as these words are so needed at this point in my life. I especially loved the quite here: “One day, in retrospect, the years of struggle will strike you as the most beautiful.” — Sigmund Freud Seriously beautiful and I appreciate your sharing this post 🙂

    1. Thanks…I am glad that you liked the post! This quotes is always there in my vision board 🙂

    1. Thanks…I hope that these motivational quotes can help you see things in different perspective.

  37. I love “Keep on beginning and failing. Each time you fail, start all over again, and you will grow stronger until you have accomplished a purpose — not the one you began with perhaps, but one you’ll be glad to remember.”- Anne Sullivan

  39. Thanks so much for sharing these, I think a positive mindset and a reminder of that is so important – love these quotes are perfect especially at the moment

    Laura x

  40. I like what have Kristin Kreuk said about life. Life is beautiful coz it is a mixture of pain and glory, it is like food in sweet and sour.

  41. My favorite quote is the one from C.S. Lewis. I love his illustration of the monkey bars that you really just have to let go of the things that hold you back in order to move forward. Thanks for sharing!

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