Begin Again: The Power of First Steps

The Torah begins with the ultimate moment of creation — “In the beginning, G-d created the heavens and the earth.” From the very first verse, we’re reminded that life itself is a story of beginnings.

The Talmud teaches that every person is considered an entire world. Each of us carries within us endless layers — family, work, spirituality, friendships, health, hobbies, study, and more. We are constantly juggling, shifting, and striving to keep all the pieces in motion. And sometimes, it can feel like everything has fallen apart — that there’s too much to fix, too much to rebuild.

But Bereishit reminds us of one simple truth: we can always begin again.

In His great generosity, G-d endowed humanity with an extraordinary creative power. From the moment He invited us to “be fruitful and multiply,” He gave us not only the ability to create life, but to create meaning — to shape art, music, innovation, relationships, and societies. Humanity has explored the stars and built civilizations, yet our greatest creation is often the courage to start anew when things fall apart.

Beginning again doesn’t always mean starting from scratch. Sometimes it means pausing, breathing, and taking that first small step forward — a step toward healing, growth, or renewal. Each act of courage, each new idea, each honest effort is a miniature act of creation.

So when you feel stuck or overwhelmed, remember: the story of Bereishit begins not in perfection, but in chaos. “The earth was formless and void,” and from that darkness came light. Our own lives work the same way.

The power to create, rebuild, and begin again is the spark of the Divine within us.

 Let’s use it — to keep building, growing, and bringing light into the world.