The great Jewish Sages teach us that, "All Beginnings are Difficult." Were they trying to discourage us? NO! They were encouraging us to step up and take on big challenges and commitments that can help us grow as human beings. They were reassuring us: It may seem SO difficult to take that step to a new level of responsibility, but that's ONLY "now," at the beginning. From then on, it will become easier and sweeter, and ultimately lead to great blessing.