We all face moments of change every day from the moment we are born. A fetus spends the most peaceful time in the mother’s womb, fully protected. However, this peace does not last long. After nine months, it must follow the course of nature and enter the world. This process, like all new beginnings in life, can be daunting and sometimes challenging.
The Moment of Challenge: The Journey Through the Birth Canal
The process of a baby being born is both miraculous and challenging. The fetus, along with the mother, exerts all its strength to move toward the light of the world through a narrow and dark birth canal. This process represents more than just physical birth; it signifies a leap into a new chapter of life. Every time we face new challenges, we need intense determination along with fear.
The First Cry and First Step: Taking the First Steps into a New World
The moment a baby cries for the first time after birth carries great significance. It is not just any cry. It is the baby’s first response to a world where it must now live by its own breath and on its own feet. This moment is deeply meaningful because it is the first step into a world where everything is new and unfamiliar. Likewise, when we embark on new beginnings, we feel both fear and excitement as we take our first steps into an unknown world.
A Leap into the Unknown: The Moment the Umbilical Cord is Cut
Until the moment of birth, the fetus receives nourishment through the mother’s umbilical cord. But once in the world, the cord is cut, and the time comes to live independently. It may feel like all support is gone, but in reality, this is the moment to encounter new possibilities in a wider world. We all experience this feeling when we step out of our comfort zone to face new challenges and opportunities.
Conclusion: Embrace Change, a New World Awaits You
There is a passage in Hermann Hesse’s novel ‘Demian’ that says, “The one who desires to be born must destroy a world. This means that to start anew, we must break away from our current comfort and familiarity. We all face numerous challenges and changes in life. Each time, we must ask ourselves:
Am I ready to make a change?
Change is frightening. But beyond that fear, a wider and newer world is always waiting. Now is the time to accept the challenge. Step out of your comfort zone and embrace new challenges and possibilities. To achieve greater growth, you must take the first step.