It’s amazing how quickly time can fly. We constantly catch ourselves reminiscing over moments of joy with friends from our past, and wonder where they all went. This process of change causes us to mourn the relationships that have ended with the people who’ve brought us happiness, peace and excitement. We each walk our own individual paths and along the way we encounter friends who aid us during our times of struggle, teach us new things, and help us to grow. You’ll never forget them and sometimes you’ll find yourself mourning their current absence in your life. These friends entered your life for a reason, a season, or a lifetime and it’s up to you to use what they taught you to grow, and with time, learn to let go.
There was a reason:
Remember that month when your life took a turn? Things got difficult and you wondered whether or not your world would ever stand still again. That’s when this friend entered your life. They were your emotional and physical support and stayed with you until the storm ended. Though the person is now gone, remind yourself that every beginning has an end, and be grateful that the person was there during your moment of need. With their help, your world stopped spinning.
For a season:
With this friend you discovered a new way of looking at life, or perhaps you found yourself taking more risks. They shared their passions with you and together you laughed, talked and grew as individuals. You had never felt more at peace or had ever experienced that much joy and excitement. Though they have left, you’ll find that during the time you spent together you had grown as a person. The season you spent with this friend changed you for the better.
For a lifetime:
The lifetime lessons that you learnt from this friend have helped you to create a strong emotional foundation that your future relationships will be built from. A distance has separated you, but every time you speak it will be as though you had never left each others’ side.
So much time and energy is spent wondering why certain relationships are no longer as they used to be, because we tend to forget that it’s natural for things to end. It’s better to instead be grateful for each friend and the presence they had within your life. Consider the time that you spent together a gift! Most importantly, don’t be upset because it ended, instead smile because it happened.