Beginnings Quote by Gavin Extence
““In life, there are no true beginnings or endings. Events flow into each other, and the more you try to isolate them in a container, the more they spill over the sides, like canal-water breaching its artificial banks. A related point is that the things we label 'beginnings' and 'endings' are often, in reality, indistinguishable. They are one and the same thing. This is one of the things the Death card symbolizes in tarot - an end that is also a new beginning.””
About This Quote
Life lacks clear start or end points; events blend, and labeling them creates artificial boundaries.
In simple terms: Life’s beginnings and endings flow together, not separate.
Key Takeaway
Accept fluidity and avoid rigid categorization.
Themes
continuity
impermanence
perception
Mood
thoughtful
philosophical
Type
inspirational
contemplative
When to use this quote
- personal growth
- grief processing
- creative projects
- mindfulness practice
Key Concepts
philosophy
psychology
tarot symbolism
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “no true beginning” mean to you?
- How does this view affect your handling of change?
A Different Perspective
Rigid labels can simplify understanding but may limit nuance.
![“The most important thing I learned [...] was that when a person dies he only appears to die. He is still very much alive in the past, so it is very silly for people to cry at his funeral. All moments, past, present and future, always have existed, always will exist.” quote by Gavin Extence](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/89d/gavin-extence-17798_alive_the-most-important-thing-i-learned-was-t_8160.jpg)
