Each Day Born Again

“Each morning we are born again.
What we do today is what matters most.”
Buddha

Each Morning, a New Beginning: What We Do Today Matters Most
"Each morning we are born again. What we do today is what matters most." — Buddha

Each morning is a new beginning—a quiet revolution hidden in the routine. The mistakes, missed chances, and missteps of yesterday no longer have power over us unless we hand it back to them. Today, right now, is what we’ve been given. What we choose to do with it is what truly matters.

Buddha’s words remind us to return to the present. The past can’t be changed. The future isn’t promised.

But this moment—this day—is entirely ours.
It’s a gift and a responsibility.

Of course, there’s another way to live:

You could cling to the past. After all, it’s easier. You were born in the wrong place at the wrong time. You never got what you needed. You felt left out, mistreated, overlooked. You didn’t get to go to summer camp. How could anyone expect you to be happy with such a lousy background?

Better yet—tell yourself that your bad memories, mistakes, and traumas shaped you far more than any of your victories or moments of joy. Focus on those. Obsess over them. Treasure them like heirlooms of limitation. That way, no matter how bright the present is, you’ll never be happy.

(Absurd, isn’t it?)

Spiritual Renewal Is Real—And Available Daily

We don’t have to carry the weight of our yesterdays into today.
Marion G. Romney once taught, “One is born again by actually receiving and experiencing the light and power inherent in the gift of the Holy Ghost.” Rebirth isn’t abstract—it’s available. It’s personal. It’s divine.

When we invite the Spirit into our lives, we don’t just reset our mindset—we re-center our souls. It’s how we begin again with grace and direction, rather than grit alone.

Neurological Reality

Dr. Joe Dispenza would say that being "born again" each morning is not just a metaphor—it's a neurological and energetic reality. By shifting your focus from the predictable past and emotionally rehearsed patterns, and instead tuning into the present moment, you literally rewire your brain and align your body with a new future. As he teaches, “To change is to be greater than your environment, greater than your body, and greater than time.” Each day, through intention and elevated emotion, you can create a new version of yourself

“To change is to be greater than your environment, greater than your body, and greater than time.”

Christian Parallel: Washed, Renewed, Empowered

In Christian tradition, the laver in the Tabernacle represented purification—a symbol of sanctification through the Holy Spirit. After accepting Christ and repenting, believers are cleansed and filled with the Spirit.

This moment is often described as being “born again,” a transformation described in Titus 3:5:
"He saved us through the washing of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit.”

This rebirth isn't only inward. Just as ancient priests were anointed and prepared for sacred service, Christians today are empowered through the Spirit for holy living. It is an active, intentional preparation for daily purpose.

Resolution: Personal Agency & Vision

#Inspiring 💡

Dr. Richard Heaps puts it plainly:

“The happiness I wanted would not just come... I needed to create it.”

Happiness isn’t delivered. It’s built—through intentional thought and deliberate action. According to Dr. Heaps, the key is controlling our thoughts so we can take the right steps forward. Each thought and each choice must align with the life we want to live.

To do that, we must learn to think and act for ourselves—to reject the voices of self-defeat and doubt. We weren’t born unworthy of love. We don’t need to earn God’s care by perfection.

We’re here to use our agency, not just survive but create. And as Dr. Heaps reminds us, “What is important to you is important to Him.” That truth alone is liberating.

You don’t need a new life;
you need a new standard.
because that’s how you create momentum
—and momentum creates fulfillment.

Progress Is the Source of Meaning

Tony Robbins would say that being “born again” isn’t just spiritual—it’s deeply practical. You don’t need a new life; you need a new standard. Every day, you must raise the bar for what you expect from yourself, because that’s how you create momentum—and momentum creates fulfillment. The past is fuel. The future is vision. But progress? That’s power.

“It’s in your moments of decision that your destiny is shaped.”
— Tony Robbins

Taking ownership of your present moment—choosing how you think, speak, and act—is how transformation begins. One decision, one shift in focus, and the trajectory of your life changes forever.

It doesn’t have to be big. A single breath. A kind word. A new thought. These are how new lives begin—quietly, but powerfully—in the present moment.

Because in the end, what we do today really is what matters most.

About Dr. Richard Heaps
Dr. Richard Heaps is a licensed clinical psychologist, speaker, and former professor at Brigham Young University. His work focuses on emotional resilience, personal agency, and spiritual transformation. Through his writings and teaching, he helps people discover how to live with intention, self-compassion, and power.