loose ends

One thing that I have noticed throughout the years is that people come and go. Although this may be a difficult thing to process, it is true. You cannot control who leaves your life. The good news is, you can control who is in it. Whether this is a friendship or relationship, you have the power to decide how intentional you want to be with your time you put into strengthening this relationship. It is all your choice.

Something I tell myself is, "You are too full of life to be half loved by someone." If you are in a friendship or relationship or anything that is hurting you emotionally, physically, or mentally, why are you still there? Read that again. Why are you still there? I know that it may be the feeling of comfort from routine or something like that, but you deserve better. We all only have one life, so do what will make you happiest. You are beautiful and kind and deserve to be loved the way you love others.

It is important to learn to let go of what has already let go of you. I know this is easier said than done, but the only person you are hurting by holding on to the past is yourself. The negative energy will eventually be too much to handle and it will weigh you down. Letting go of the past will help you open your mind to new things and experiences. It will allow you to change your perspective on certain things, since you are not always connecting it back to past experiences that you may have. Moving forward and cutting out these loose ends are the key to recovery.

Isaiah 43:18 says, "Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. Move on and let go." Forget the past and remember the amazing and great plan He has for you ahead. Sometimes you do not get what you want because you deserve better. Sometimes people will have to learn how to appreciate you by losing you. Sometimes we expect more from others because we would be willing to do that much for them. And that's ok. Remember to put yourself first every once in awhile. It is important to take care of yourself too.

The hardest part about walking away from someone in the past is the part where you realize that, no matter how slowly you go, they will never run after you. Sorry isn't always enough, sometimes you have to change. How you are treated is more important than how much you like someone. Surround yourself with people you love AND people who will love you for who you are. Do not change yourself for other people, just be you. You are perfect the way you are. There are people out there who will appreciate you for you, you just need to find them:) Always give grace to others AND yourself, you deserve to be loved and treated with kindness too!