Is It An Ending Or A Beginning?

Recently, my daughter and son-in-law bought a new car. After some thoughtful research, they chose a three-year-old Honda Pilot. As part of the deal, they had to turn in their old CR-V—a car that had carried their family on countless adventures and memories.

They shared a photo with the family of the moment they said goodbye to the CR-V. The caption read, “Goodbye, old friend,” and they admitted they got a little emotional about it. Was it an overreaction? Not to them.

That small moment got me reflecting on how often we go through transitions in life—some expected, some not. Whether it’s changing jobs, moving to a new place, ending or beginning a relationship, or grieving the loss of a beloved pet, these moments tend to stir emotions. Sometimes those emotions are healthy; other times, they can be hard to navigate.

So, are transitions endings or beginnings? The answer is: yes—they are both.

One of the most emotional transitions my wife and I faced was a move several years ago. After 35 years in the same house—where we raised our three daughters and celebrated countless milestones—we sold our home and moved just 20 miles away. On paper, it wasn’t a dramatic move. But emotionally? It was huge.

We were flooded with feelings: nostalgia for the life we’d built there and gratitude for all the memories. At the same time, we felt excitement and hope for the future in our new home. That push and pull between letting go of our “ending” and embracing our “beginning” is at the heart of every meaningful transition.

If you’re reading this, chances are you can recall your own transitions—some joyful, others painful. (Notice I didn’t elaborate on the loss of a pet—still too raw for many of us.)

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~ Bob