Beginning Quote by Sarah Dessen
““Like a blinking cursor on an empty page, it was just the first thing. The beginning of the beginning. But at least it was done.” “It was kind of soothing, these sounds of lives being lived all around me, for better or for worse. And there I was, in the middle of them all, newly reborn and still waiting for mine to begin.””
About This Quote
The quote reflects on the quiet, tentative start of a new phase, likening it to a blinking cursor that signals potential and the soothing presence of surrounding lives while awaiting personal beginnings.
In simple terms: A small start feels quiet but promising, amidst others' lives.
Embrace the first step, even if modest.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- starting a new project
- entering a new relationship
- recovering from loss
- beginning a career
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What does your “first thing” look like?
- How can you stay present amid others’ stories?
The first step may feel insignificant and can be overwhelmed by external noise.