Life moves every day, making no effort to stop and wait for anybody. We cannot anticipate for it to slow down for us; we have to match its pace. We have to be able to expect and accept change.
Change and moving on is a beautiful thing and takes courage because it consists of letting go of something we once thought was for us; something we longed for.
Moving on is an opportunity to redefine yourself, making yourself a new, grown and more mature person. It can bring peace, not just for you, but for the people you surround yourself with as well. From the article, “Change Is A Good Thing,” it states, “In order to move on with life, things must change. I believe that change is good, and if nothing changed, then life would not exist for most people. I also believe that people should purposely make changes in their life, in order to experience new things, and see how one can benefit from doing things differently. Most of the time, people will find that changes help them understand things better, and enjoy life more. Change allows people to grow, not only mentally, but also physically and emotionally.” This explains how there is so much more to life than grief and that moving on can help you see that. Proceeding on with life and continuing to push forward no matter what or who you’ve lost takes perseverance and determination. It takes emotional and mental strength; something that most people don’t have right away. It takes time to build up courage to let go of something you once yearned for, and that is completely okay.
Some people claim that moving on is pointless, and that staying wherever they are in life is okay. But this is not true. From the article, “What To Do When You’re (Literally) Sick With Grief” by The Cleveland Clinic, it states, “Some people are more prone to headaches. So, when they’re stressed, they probably get more headaches,” Dr. Josell says. “Same with people who are more prone to stomachaches or nausea. Stress and grief have a way of exacerbating discomfort where our bodies are already most vulnerable.” This explains how grief is so much more than just a mental state, and it can affect you physically. Moving on is worth it; not just because of the simple fact that you’ve moved on, but for the fact that you’re setting yourself up for a brighter future, mindfulness and you’re opening your mind up to brighter possibilities.
People need to start becoming aware of their emotions, and in some senses, aware of others, too. Moving on can not only benefit your life, but the people around you as well. Letting go of someone can bring you peace, and that person’s peace.
Moving on and changing is a beautiful thing and is a part of life. It’s inevitable, and something we have to face eventually. While preparing yourself for grief and or loss is hard to do, learning to cope with it is only difficult if you let it become difficult.
