Wednesday, July 31, 2013

MOVING ON:


Sometimes, as part of taking care of
ourselves, it becomes time to end
certain relationships. Sometimes, it
comes time to change the parameters
of a particular relationship.

Sometimes, we linger in relationships
that are dead, out of fear of being
alone or to postpone the inevitable
grieving process that accompanies
endings. Sometimes, we need to linger
for a while, to prepare ourselves, to
get strong enough to handle the change.

Knowing that a relationship is
changing or is about to end is a
difficult place to be in, especially
when it is not yet time to act but we
know the time is drawing near. It can
be awkward and uncomfortable. We
may become impatient, but not yet
feel empowered to do that. That's
okay. Something important is still
happening. When the time is right,
we can trust that it will happen. We
will receive the power and the ability
to do what we need to do.

Ending relationships or changing the
boundaries of a particular relationship
is not easy. It requires courage and
faith. It requires a willingness on our
part to take care of ourselves and,
sometimes, to stand alone for a while.

We are never starting over. In
recovery, we are moving forward in a
perfectly planned progression of
lessons. When the lesson has been
mastered, we will move on. We will
find ourselves in a new place,
learning new lessons, with new
people.

No, the lessons are not all painful.
We will arrive at that place where we
can learn, not from pain, but from
joy and love.

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