I surrender back to the start

With the first song at dawn, the world is brand new,
The sun bathes the buildings, the sky perfectly blue.  
The world is a mirror, what we so choose to see, 
Is an honest reflection of our reality. 

So as this new page is turned, we can look to the sun,
And realize our journey has just begun.
The path may be covered with thorns or gold,
Our experience is determined by the reality we hold.

The past is now over no need to look back, 
Those experiences made us richer, it's futile to focus on the lack.
Every moment is a gift from the divinity,
Each hardship a lesson, to teach us to be free.

My pain and my wounds opened my heart, 
I carry no pain or resentment, I surrender back to the start. 
To present the most authentic me to this beautiful land, 
Which bows at my feet and lends me a hand.

Through my darkest day and my longest night, 
I searched to find the most burning 
light. 
And as the truth unfolded and taught me to be.  
I learnt to love and honor me. 

As those mindsets of old have crumbled away,
I put in place the strong foundations that will show me the way. 
I will always turn my head to the beautiful light,
And leave behind the negative energies I used to fight. 

No more energy vampires will suck my soul, 
Taking me miles away from my most cherished goal.
Discipline, perserverance and focused thought, 
Will carry me to the highest mountain, the loftiest fort.

As I line up my challenges, one by one
And conquer each task, I bask in the sun.
And grow in stature, grow into me, 
Become an instrument of service, to help others to be.