THE ART OF LETTING GO: WHEN LIFE TAKES AWAY, BUT YOU FIND YOURSELF
Of course, life can be unpredictable, and sometimes it takes away the people we love, leaving us feeling lost and empty. But here's the thing: we can't let that void define us. We must find the strength to carry on, even when it feels like our world has crumbled.
I still remember the day my best friend moved away to another city. We had grown up together, shared every secret, and laughed until our stomachs hurt. Suddenly, she was gone, and I was left with a gaping hole in my heart. I felt like a part of me had been amputated. But as I sat crying in my room, my mother walked in and said, "Beta, zindagi mein kuch log aate hain, aur kuch log jaate hain. Lekin tumhe apne pairon par khada rehna hai." (Child, some people come into your life, and some leave. But you must stand on your own feet.)
Those words stuck with me. I realized that I couldn't change the circumstances, but I could change how I reacted to them. I started focusing on my passions, spent time with family, and slowly rebuilt my life. It wasn't easy, of course! There were days when I felt like giving up, but I kept reminding myself that I was stronger than my pain.
Let's face it, folks. Life can be cruel sometimes. We lose loved ones, relationships end, and our dreams get shattered. But in those moments of despair, we have two choices: we can either drown in our sorrow or rise above it.
Take the example of Bollywood's iconic actress, Deepika Padukone. She openly spoke about her struggles with depression and anxiety after her breakup with Ranbir Kapoor. But instead of letting that experience define her, she used it as fuel to propel her career and become one of India's most successful actresses.
As I navigated my own journey of letting go, I discovered that it's okay to grieve. It's essential to acknowledge the pain and allow ourselves to heal. But we mustn't let that grief turn into a permanent resident in our lives.
I recall a conversation with my friend, Rohan, who lost his mother to cancer. He said, "I felt like my world had ended. But then I realized that my mom would want me to live, not mourn. So, I started doing things that made me happy, and slowly, the pain became manageable."
As the great poet, Rumi, once said, "The wound is the place where the light enters you." Our scars are a testament to our strength, not our weakness.
In the words of my mother, "Zindagi ek pagal hai, lekin usse pyar karo." (Life is crazy, but love it anyway.)
Let's make a pact to ourselves to keep moving forward, even when the road ahead seems uncertain. Let's find the courage to let go and discover a new sense of purpose.
And when the tears flow, as they inevitably will, remember that you're not alone. We're all in this together, navigating the ups and downs of life.
"The wound is the place where the light enters you." – Rumi
