Graceful Goodbyes

Don't be dismayed by good-byes. A farewell is necessary before you can meet again. And meeting again, after moments or lifetimes, is certain for those who are friends. ---Richard Bach



Learning to say goodbye is one of the toughest things in life. Premeditated goodbyes might be even worse because the anxiety period leading up to the goodbye can often be unbearable. The emotion evoking goodbye is natural. It's okay to cry (though I would advise not). It's okay to worry too (but a life spent worried is one wasted...again with the hypocrisy!). It's ideal to laugh (humor works wonders!) But it is never, ever okay to forget.



Making a graceful goodbye is all about savoring those last moments with the people you love and letting them know you love them. Don't stress about it. Enjoy the moment and then carry on with your life. When life is tough these memories will carry you through.



Not only do the relationships we have with others teach us valuable lessons and shape our lives, but they also bring so much beauty. In fact when I am asked to describe Heaven, the only way I ever do so is by saying that in Heaven we will never have to sacrifice our relationships with others. No heartbreak and no goodbyes. Just infinite attention and love. There really couldn't be a better feeling.



The best part about a goodbye is that only a reuniting can follow. It may happen soon or it could take a while, but like all good things...it's worth waiting for. And the feeling of being reunited is often better than anything else!



Embrace what you have. When it's time to transition, do so bravely with the knowledge that goodbyes aren't forever and the imagination to visualize the spectacularity of reuniting.



XOXO,

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