When something ends, that means that something else, something new or different, begins. There are all sorts of great lines about that very idea, and there are many for a reason. We can't get to somewhere new without an ending. We don't suddenly transition from one thing to another and say that they are the same. The very definition of transition, or change, negates the same thing happening. So, one thing ends and another thing begins. Sometimes the change is dramatic. Sometimes the change is minimal. But with each change, there is an opportunity to rediscover, reaffirm, redesign, relive, or reignite ourselves and our passions in life.
I think that endings are a good thing. I like status quo. I like stability. I like to be able to know what my routine is going to be. But I also know that getting too comfortable takes the edge off. Getting to used to things makes me lose sight of bigger hopes and goals. It's not until there is an ending that we tend to reassess and reevaluate. So yes, I am glad that I have been forced into an ending. It is a chance for me to reflect and think big. It is a chance for me to focus on the down the road as opposed to the here and now. It is a chance for me to start something new.