Let's face it ... goodbyes can be hard.
Sometimes in life, we find things that we want so badly and for some period of time, they complete us. They fill a void we think we have. We convince ourselves that we need these things, whether they're belongings, situations or relationships. The truth of the matter is, sometimes we don't need them. Sometimes those belongings, situations and relationships are only meant to serve us for a certain period of time before we say goodbye and let them go.
Sometimes in life, we find things that we want so badly and for some period of time, they complete us. They fill a void we think we have. We convince ourselves that we need these things, whether they're belongings, situations or relationships. The truth of the matter
This year, my son and I said goodbye to our first home. This was the first home my husband and I bought together. We called this 'home' for almost 14 years. A lot of memories were made there. We let go of material possessions we had outgrown. We also made the decision to let go of people who are no longer aligned with us and who we are as people. While letting go is tough, it's also necessary because letting go allows us to create space for things that will help us grow and become the best version of ourselves.
Throughout this season of change and letting go, I've learned so much about myself. I've learned that I do not need to compromise who I am to accommodate others. I've learned that it's ok to disagree with others (as long as it's done in a respectful and loving way). I've learned that it's ok to have healthy boundaries for myself when it comes to protecting my peace, and that means I'm allowed to say 'no' to things that don't bring me joy. I've learned that it's ok to make decisions based on what is best for me and my family as opposed to what anyone else is going to think. Maybe some will call that selfish, but the truth is, I don't care. I've spent the majority of my life trying to please others and keep everyone happy, and now, I'm choosing to "make the rest of my life the best of my life" and that means putting my needs first.
There's something thrilling about making space for what's to come. I'm so excited for what the future holds for my family, and the new experiences were going to have. It's exciting and scary at the same time, but I know it's time for us to live life for us.
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