Do not hold any space in your heart for those who are not showing up to claim it.
I know its hard to live without someone who was once a hopeful part of your life.
I know what it is like, living in the aftermath of another human being.
Paolo Raeli
I know it is hard, I know it hurts.
At the end of the day, if someone wants to be in your life, they will be.
Truly they are capable, they will make the effort, they will show up.
If they do not let that be your closure.
However, you do not have to hate them.
You do not have to remember their contribution to your life as anything but beautiful.
Do not ruin them in your mind, do not grip until you feel resentment.
Instead, love them without attachment.
Love the lessons they taught you.
Wish them well every single time you think about them.
Miss them, but do not ache for them to come back.
Wish for them to figure themselves out.
Wish for them to grow.
They are on their own journey a journey you are not a part of.
And that is okay.
You have to learn that that is okay.
Focus on the ones who stayed, on the ones who appreciate you and respect you.
You are surrounded by human beings who will not shy away from the love you give.
Do not take them for granted.
Do not lose touch of what you have, chasing what you no longer do.
Do not close yourself off to your potential.
