Behind Beginnings: R.E.M.A.P. Reflections on Endings and Beginnings

Episode Description:

In this episode of Behind Beliefs, Behaviors, and the Brain, I reflect on the role of completion and new beginnings as we close out a year and look ahead. Instead of focusing on resolutions, I explore how endings in relationships, work, and seasons of life invite reflection, emotional awareness, and growth.

I share why honoring what worked, what did not, and who you became matters as much as setting intentions for what comes next. Tune in to learn how reflection, repair, and intentional practice can help you move forward with clarity and purpose.

Key Takeaways:

Completion Holds Both Grief and Possibility - Completion often brings grief and uncertainty, but it also opens the door to what comes next. When you honor what is ending and reflect on what worked, you create space for growth, clarity, and new possibilities to take shape.

Healthy Respect Comes from Reflection - Taking time to reflect helps us see not just what happened, but how we showed up along the way. Acknowledging what worked and honoring who you became builds respect for your own growth, even when the outcome was not perfect. Top of FormBottom of Form

Emotions Move in Waves, Not Timelines - Change often brings endings and beginnings at the same time, and that mix can stir excitement, grief, and uncertainty all at once. Emotions rise and fall like waves, and they cannot be rushed or controlled. Emotional awareness, flexibility, and courage allow you to name what you feel, honor it, and move through transitions without blocking joy in what is beginning.

Model the Future Through Repair - New beginnings are shaped by how you close what came before. Reflecting on what worked and what did not, taking responsibility for harm, and engaging in repair allows you to model the behaviors, values, and relationships you want to carry forward. Repair is not weakness. It is a courageous practice that creates healthier foundations for what comes next.

Helpful Resources:

• Progress Grows Through Practice, Not Perfection - Every new beginning invites a beginner’s mindset. Growth happens through practice, small consistent actions, and ongoing learning, not by getting everything right. When you give yourself grace and honor your humanity, even small efforts can lead to meaningful progress and lasting change.

• Accountability Sustains Growth - Clarity about what you are committed to is strengthened through accountability. Trusted partners help reflect who you are becoming, support your growth, and remind you to care for yourself along the way. Accountability is not about pressure. It is about shared responsibility that keeps progress moving, even when the pace is slow.

• Intentional Reflection Helps Remap the Future - Pausing to reflect on endings and beginnings allows you to reset direction, clarify priorities, and intentionally shape what comes next instead of repeating old patterns.

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