I think it is kind of like base diving if you don't spread your wings you will fall like a rock.

A great opportunity of life.

Change is always hard and can be scary. Wishing you the best.

Yep

Start over with what?

I used to be, but then my fiancé & I broke up, I quit my job, sold my house and everything in it, and moved from NY to Alaska with my cat and everything I owned in a 2005 Corolla. Scared? You bet. It was completely worth it though as I look at the ways my life has improved and expanded over the last 4+ years. So being scared isn’t the bad part to me. Using fears as a reason not to do something is what I try to avoid. Based on my experience, I say it’s fine to be scared and do things anyway.

Pam...
You're not starting over... you're moving on. There is no "start over" button. At 49 you're at "halftime".
2 more quarters to play!!!!

My husband died ten months ago. I can't get motivated to start anything.

I think the unknown is a pretty scary place for everyone. Life does go on however, so just take it day by day.

We start over many times throughout a life time,

Each substantial change of perspective is a new beginning Religion, relationship,address or country each brings it own challenges and blessings

Being with someone for a lengthy amount of time, then suddenly finding yourself alone can be a frightening thing, indeed. But you learn to live without. You learn to fix things yourself. You find ways to occupy your time. For me, I think I have always been on my own, even when I was in a relationship. So now that I'm truly alone (I lost my ex two years ago), it feels natural, though lonely at times. But you go to bed, wake up, and it's a new day. 27 years is a lifetime; I've never been with anyone that long, so I imagine it must be hard on you. But we all have to get on with it. Who knows? You may find your sudden independence exhilarating, and what a liberating feeling that can be.

in my experience, 'starting over' has been a gift that was brought to me by those I trusted (and shouldn't have). At 45, I've started over too many times, between moves for jobs, moves for family, moves for loved ones, etc etc... and I don't have any more of that left in me.

I'll take what I have, build what I can,and find a way to be content. Just my 2 cents.

"It is our history that makes us what we are today, and each day forward" -Me, 6/10/16

I have a large book of famous quotations, although the quote above isn't in it, and I likely will never be famous. I wrote that one day because it was something I felt, and continue to feel. We each have a unique history that has shaped us into what we are. All the bad as well as the good. Take what you have learned from the past and use it to shape your future.

No , in regards to marriage ive never been married, ive heard there is always uncertainty, i Do wish you luck in starting fresh tho, its a necessity i know, when you are getting divorced ,its a sad thing..

I’ve done it a few times and once I got started it turned out to be for the best.

Somewhat, yes. I'm recently divorced (only marriage) and I'm almost 50. It took me a really long time to find my ex-wife and I fear it will take a long time to find someone else I could love.

Somewhat. I'm not looking forward to the whole nervous feeling and the wondering if I'm making a complete fool of myself, but it's part of the journey.

Yes...I was, but in doing so, I have found more than I ever thought possible! There is a kind of peace, that truly is...happiness! But, you must keep moving through the briar patche(s). And, not ‘fold up,’ because it seems so-o hard! Working ‘that hard,’ has much value! Make plans, but do not try and control all outcomes! To much control, prevents your expansion!

I'm on my 5th career, Funeral Director, FEMA Mass Fatality Responder, Radio Shack employee/manager, AARP Employment Specialist for the SCSEP Program and now Customer Solutions Representative for Career Source Brevard! First two were close to the same but I had never held a retail job in my life when I worked for Radio Shack. Divorce after 36 years, job lose, all new experiences and still having fun.

I never started in the first place.

To start over exactly what, if you don't mind asking?

Nope.

I’m not.

Ready for the adventure. Scary, yes.

A choose your own adventure with blank pages, I have a new box of pens. And so I begin......

Don't know, but I hope this isn't the reward for how I performed in my last life.