For the Memories and the Lessons

They aren't Meant for Forever

Not everyone in your life that you meet is meant to stay. There are those that come and stay forever, and then there are those that you meet and then they leave. Those that leave, produce an impact that they didn't anticipate. There's one of two ways you can look back on your time with them. One is as memories. You can look back on the time spent together as happy and be grateful, or you can look at it as a lesson; you learn from the things that happened and the things that didn't happen. You choose what becomes of their absence. There's a reason why they are no longer in your life. Don't try to hold on when it's clear that they don't belong anymore. Don't do it for them, but rather, do it for you. The longer you hold on, the messier the outcome will be. The moment you decide to let go, in that instant, is when you will begin the process to heal. You could also look at the time as a combination of both good times and things to learn from. Once you let go, you allow room for better things to come into your life.

Recently, someone who I thought I would be with forever, decided to walk out of my life. For reasons, our relationship wasn't working, but that didn't mean that I wanted to lose them. They made the choice to walk out. I had to choose to take care of myself and heal rather than holding on to the relationship that I should have let go of a long time ago. Me and this person had some sweet memories together, but they also taught me a lesson. Not everyone will love you the way you love them. Those closest to you can hurt you the most and not everyone has the same heart as you. But they did teach me a lot about myself, and made me stronger and better by being with them. I will never go as far to say that I regret being with them; however, if I had let go of the rope that I was desperately holding on to, I wouldn't have caused myself and the other person as much pain as I did. My daily life has been enriched with happiness and laughter. My faith is growing again for the first time in years. I've found my own friends and there are so many people who love me for me. I know why I was with that person, and I know what I now need to do and who I want to be.

Remember that your life is made up of memories and lessons. Everyday is full of them. It's up to you what you do with them. Make wise choices, love deeply, and live everyday to the fullest. You do that and you will be rich in life.