The First Day of School

The first day of school!  It is upon us and we can universally relate to that jumble of emotions that stream through the mind and body:  butterflies in the stomach, excitement, dread, anticipation.  I was reminded of the power of that day when I saw our young neighbors getting ready to go to their first day of school (at a new school no less).  It brought back memories of my kids dressed in their first day outfits, nervous chatter and lots of photos.  The “first day” ritual doesn’t end with your last degree.  The first day in a new home, the first day of an empty nest (I’ve heard that could happen), the first day of a new job.  But we get through it and not only that, we add another layer of growth to our life experience. This mix of exhilaration and anticipation repeat throughout our lives as we begin every new endeavor (we just don’t get to pick out a cool lunch box each time).