![]() ![]() I shall pass it on to my family, my future kids, and their children. Yes, Oma is no longer with me but the memories and stories she left will always remain. Just like the Sun could be a friend or a foe, we could choose to make our losses a burden - or a catapult. Many things have happened then: one of the most important is that I was finally able to accept the fact that there are some things I cannot change. Maybe I cried, or perhaps I just sat there in silence. I couldn’t recall what happened after that. My mother called to deliver the sad news. The day I heard my Oma (grandmother) had passed away, it was almost six in the morning, and I just came home from work. That feeling will take years - if not an entire lifetime - to recover from. But once they are gone, they’re lost to us forever. ![]() Although they are far from us, the thought that they’re always around is enough to appease our hearts. Perhaps one of the darkest events in our lives would be the loss of our loved ones. Take their hand and stand up! You met them for a reason: and that reason is to help you shine once more. Often, it takes other people to see your glow, especially when days are dark. ![]() During those dark months, I didn’t even see myself shine anymore.īut after an interview with my current employer (who saw my sparkle), I felt the light within me burn again. After much tears and inner reflection, I chose to let go. It meant letting go of the first real job I ever had. I knew that I needed to switch into a career that would help me achieve a healthy work-life balance - but it was tough. I was frequently exhausted that I stopped hanging out with friends and barely talked with my family. However, as months passed, I realized how it took a toll with my personal life. I loved my work and I enjoyed making a difference with my customers’ experiences with our client. I had my first encounter with this painful decision during my second job as a customer service representative. That’s why when we unexpectedly decide to switch gears, the light within us is suddenly smothered by doubts, frustrations, and anger. For some people, their work is the only place where they could feel confident and in control. Our jobs make up a big part of who we are. Sometimes, you need to get out of your comfort zone in order to see your sparkle again. That time away from my normal environment definitely shook off the darkness that surrounded me. By the time I returned home, my head was clearer. ![]() I learned a foreign language, met new friends, and found confidence again. Turns out, it was one of the best decisions I ever made. To help recover my inner light, I lived with my mother for about a year. When I broke up with my first long-time boyfriend, it felt like half of me was lost. Although a big part of who you were is gone, you now have a blank canvas of possibilities, plus all the time in the world. Remember that stars never really lose their shine? It’s the same for you. What was once a clear and bright future now looks bleak, uncertain, and lonely.Įven if a relationship is just several weeks or months old, cutting loose from someone is going to drain you of your inner sparkle. Aside from shared memories, your pain would come from shattered plans. You can also break ties with a friend or a family member. Breakups don’t just happen in romantic relationships. ![]()
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