My Clay Sun.  It's a fresh start for our favorite local paper, a fresh name, new things for the readers, the staff... and it got me thinking.  We all need a fresh start sometimes, and I'm going through a fresh start of my own right now in many ways.  I'm less than 3 weeks into a new job I really enjoy, I'm 3 years into being a Mom, and recently I've made changes that I knew would be best for my family and me.  I've joined the YMCA near my new office and am working out at lunch three times a week (is 3 a pattern this week?), I'm taking my lunch to make sure I eat healthier and save money, and I've taken a new job that requires less hours and hopefully will have me bringing less stress home to my husband and son.  I'm reevaluating some things I'm involved in to see how much of my energy and spirit they take that should be going to take care of me so I can also take care of my family.  I'm also reading more and trying to get work done in our house!

Reading all of this I feel so elevated!

And the reality is that changes needed to take place as so often they do, even if we can't clearly see the need. 

But why did I walk down the hall of my new job (that I love) today and wish I was at the old?  Why does a dear friend who works at the new 'My Clay Sun' get excited about the changes, but dread learning all she has to learn all the same?  Why do I tell stories about the HILARIOUS things my 3 year old son says, then get a little sad when I pass the baby aisle and I have no need to browse?  Is it simply that we're unable to please?  I think it's that sometimes we invest ourselves so wholly that we leave a piece behind, whether it's with a past job, a past love, a past time, or even a past way of doing things.  So, what may look like a weakness, really is a strength.... our ability to do things with our whole self. 

So, to all of us starting fresh, best wishes!