As we walk along the streets of Korea, a common sight is the cherry blossoms that announce the arrival of spring and new beginnings. The cherry blossoms tell the story of how new beginnings are made. Many in the Second Infantry Division are looking at the new beginnings in their lives as they are either arriving or departing during this Summer PCS season. Examining the Cherry Blossoms can help us understand that new beginnings are a process and not simply an event.
At the end of the winter the cherry blossoms begin to grow. They are not visible to the eyes because everything that is causing them to grow is in the back ground. Many times at the beginning of our growth in our lives we do not see much change, but there is change happening. It is important not to lose hope or quit as there is very important growth that is occurring.
At the beginning of spring the cherry blossoms become buds on the tree. It begins to look hopeful but this growth cannot be rushed. Patient persistence is the key. Similarly, when we see growth in our lives, we sometimes want to rush this process. However, it is most important not to rush at all but allow our growth to happen naturally.
At the beginning of summer the cherry blossoms are in full bloom. This is the time to enjoy the flowers and nurture further growth. As we begin to get comfortable with our new changes, it is very important that we begin to focus on new growth and new areas to expand. In this way, we are always pressing forward to making ourselves ready to fight in win in every area of our lives.
As the cherry blossoms remind us about new beginnings, we can demonstrate new beginning to those around us by deliberately taking these steps to grow.
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This article was first published in the Indianhead Magazine, The Official Magazine of the Second Infantry Division. May 2017 on Page 5
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