To have a beginning is an opportunity. Most of us are quick to acknowledge the fact that endings follow beginnings. But, few of us reckon with the importance of the middle parts. And here is where the opportunity lies. The opportunity to try and succeed, fail and learn, work and rest, or grow and stabilize. Like many of you, I have a glitch in my personality. As an ideas-person, I love beginnings. The rush from starting over is energizing. The doing is arduous. In my 30s, I don’t want too many new beginnings. I want to do more of the middle parts with consistency. I must nurture the roots and shoots of my efforts in the formative years. I am declaring my allegiance to the middle parts, towards a steadfast pace and routine.