Starting Over Is Not Punishment

Have you ever stood in the rubble of a dream that didn't work out, wondering if it's even worth trying again? That crushing feeling of "here we go again" can make starting over feel like punishment rather than progress.

This soul-stirring episode tackles the exhaustion and doubt that comes with multiple new beginnings. Drawing from personal experience and biblical wisdom, we explore why beginning again isn't a sign of failure but an act of profound courage. The world may celebrate overnight success stories, but there's something sacred about the person who starts again with trembling hands and faith in their heart.

We dive deep into a transformative perspective shift: you're not starting from scratch—you're starting from strength. Each previous attempt has built wisdom, resilience, and awareness that you carry forward. That course that didn't deliver what it promised? Those platforms that never gained traction? They weren't wasted time but necessary chapters in your development. Isaiah 43:19 reminds us that God is "doing a new thing"—and perhaps your new beginning is precisely where breakthrough awaits.

For creators doubting their voice, dreamers questioning their vision, and anyone wondering if they have the strength to try once more—this message is your permission to write that post, relaunch that idea, and speak with your evolved voice. Because you're still standing, and that alone proves you have what it takes for this next chapter. Download our free Resilient Creator Roadmap from the show notes to help you navigate this journey with greater confidence and consistency.

Transcript

Speaker 1: 0:25

Welcome to Standing with Tele, the podcast that reminds you that, no matter what life throws your way, you can still stand strong, stand soft and stand in faith. I'm your host, Tele resilience and life story coach. And also the host of the podcast Navigating the Chapters of Challenge with Tele. Also the host of the podcast Navigating the Chapters of Challenge with Telly. This space is for the person who's been through the fire or hasn't lost their flame. For the creator who's doubting their voice but still has something to say. For anyone who needs to know you are not alone and this is not the end of your story. Each episode is a breath of encouragement short, powerful reflections rooted in truth, hope and healing. So if you're tired, weary or wondering if it's still possible to rise, you're in the right place. Let's take a deep breath and begin. God, I'm tired of starting over. This episode is for the person who's starting over again and again. I know exactly how you feel because I have started over several times. You've tried the dream, you've built the platform, you've launched the vision and now you're standing in the rubble, wondering is it even worth trying again? I hear you. I've asked the questions myself several times. I've asked the questions myself several times, especially after failed attempts. Ghost were going to get everything you needed from that course. And then you get through, you start and then halfway through you're thinking I can't do this. Some of the answers you were expecting to be there were not even in the course and you're like what's the point? And you have to start all over again empty promises. But here's the truth. I've come to hold on to. Starting over isn't punishment, it's process. Isaiah 43.19 says See, I'm doing a new thing. Now it springs up. Do you not perceive it? Starting over is an act of courage. It's trusting that this time, With with what you've learned, healed and survived, you'll build something better. Let me encourage you. You're not back to square one. You're further than you think, Because you are now wiser, you're now stronger, you're now more grounded and you're now more aware. The world glorifies the overnight success, but God honors the person who begins again with trembling hands and faith in their heart. So I encourage you start again, Write the post, Relaunch the idea, Speak with your evolved voice. You're not starting from scratch. You are starting from strength. Let that sinking. You're not starting from scratch. You are starting from strength. You're still standing. And this next chapter. It might just be the breakthrough that you've been waiting for. This next chapter, it might just be the breakthrough that you've been waiting for.

Speaker 1: 4:09

Thanks so much for listening to this episode of Still Standing with Tele. If today's message spoke to you, I'd love for you to take the next step and download the Resilient Creator Roadmap. It's a free guide to help you bounce back stronger and stay consistent even when life feels heavy. You'll find the link in the show notes and if you're ready for deeper support, keep listening. We've got something very special coming soon, so take care and keep showing up with grace. Keep going. You've got this.