From time to time we all have to face the tough stuff and I am no different. And so I announce that Alex and I are no more. It did not happen with a bang but more a small whimper as it just made sense go in another direction and he, by his actions agreed.
In making my decision a million thoughts went through my head regarding all the things we had shared and the fun we had sharing them. But, I’ve also lived my life moving forward and facing my fears. Whenever I reach a turning point like this I am reminded of a passage by Paul in the Bible where he states “Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on…”
I love that passage because it calls to mind the fact that we always attempt to hold on to the current while attempting to grasp the next. It calls to mind a mental image of a man standing with both arms outstretched, one firmly attached to what is behind and the other floating in the air in front feverishly attempting to grasp the just out of reach new… We hold on because of fear: fear of loss, fear of the new, and just fear itself.
But here is where leaps of faith come in. It involves the realization that in order to fill the gap we have to let go and push through all the stuff that holds us to make that push to the other side. I’ve learned there are no failures, but only outcomes. And so my friends, I am taking my leap. I’m certain there will be times when I will fall but also times when I will soar in my new life… facing future!
I admire your positiveness and courage…omg, you have a general idea of what happened to me… I realize its the start of a new year but I am amazed at the number of friends as well as acquaintances that have made the same decision… Yesterday I 'helped' a friend realize that it wasn't good to be an enabler and he took the step to have a better and happier future….((HUGS)) to you as well.
Chrissy,
I can only look back and smile at the times we had and then resolve to always cherish them but accept that I have to stretch and move forward. Again, forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead…!
There is something in the air – so many people I know are transitioning at this time to bigger and better things. Keep forging forward, you are awesome.
Terre,
I will make you laugh… rather than something in the air, maybe it was the long winter! So many people were coped up with cabin fever and half killing each other that once they were able to dig themselves out they all decided to run for the hills! (smile)