(Just Like) Starting Over

Going through a long period of self-imposed exile from the music business, John announced his return to music after a five year break with this song. HIs comeback single was appropriately titled “(Just Like) Starting Over”. After stepping away from the spotlight to be a full-time father, he wanted it to sound like an old 1950s rocker, reconnecting with his early musical roots. 

Released in 1980, just six weeks before his death, it reminds us of life’s fragility. The energy in his voice carries genuine excitement about beginning again. The song celebrates his excitement about new beginnings both in his relationship with Yoko and in his music career. 

Opportunities don't expire with age or circumstance. At forty, John proved you could step away from your identity, spend years focused elsewhere, and still return with renewed enthusiasm. Each day offers the chance to begin again, to try something new, to reconnect with old passions.

Wisdom gained during his years away from the public spotlight enriched his creativity. John's break from music gave him perspective, patience, and renewed appreciation for his craft. He was genuinely starting over with fresh eyes. 

New beginnings require courage to release what was and embrace what could be. In his final days, John modeled this perfectly. Because of his tragic death, this song has become a bittersweet reminder that some chapters in life remain forever sad.

Today, I will identify one area of my life where I can begin fresh, trusting that it's never too late to start over.

What dream or passion have you set aside that might be ready for a fresh start? How could approaching it with a beginner's mind rather than past baggage change everything?