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Thoughts On Comings and Goings
People come and go in this journey of life
Sometimes we feel upset about those no longer with us
I believe that when people leave our life its because the purpose has been served
Maybe we needed some love or support in that moment
Maybe there was a lesson that we needed to learn
We mustn't allow ourselves to be weighed down by these comings and goings
We must understand that not everyone is meant to be in our life forever
Some people are ships that cross our path on their own individual journey
The good ones should be held to memory
They prepare you for the things that are meant for you
They teach you how to appreciate the moments
They teach you how to live the moments
They teach you how to open yourself up to the moments
The moments that make a journey worth taking
The bad ones should be held to memory
They prepare you to face the things that aren't meant for you
They teach you where your strength lies
They teach you how to protect yourself
They teach you how to recognize signs
The signs that tell you that a journey is not worth taking
Its easy to get caught up in the why and how
The reasons that someone is no longer in our life
Its easy to cast blame, on them or ourselves
If something is meant to be, it will be
Nothing will change what is meant
No amount of mourning
No amount of reflection
No amount of blame
Will change the past
However, these things can help us learn to live in the now
They can help us prepare for the future
They can make sure that we are ready for what is meant for us
We should tap these experiences for tools and knowledge
Rather than allow them to anchor us in place
Sometimes we feel upset about those no longer with us
I believe that when people leave our life its because the purpose has been served
Maybe we needed some love or support in that moment
Maybe there was a lesson that we needed to learn
We mustn't allow ourselves to be weighed down by these comings and goings
We must understand that not everyone is meant to be in our life forever
Some people are ships that cross our path on their own individual journey
The good ones should be held to memory
They prepare you for the things that are meant for you
They teach you how to appreciate the moments
They teach you how to live the moments
They teach you how to open yourself up to the moments
The moments that make a journey worth taking
The bad ones should be held to memory
They prepare you to face the things that aren't meant for you
They teach you where your strength lies
They teach you how to protect yourself
They teach you how to recognize signs
The signs that tell you that a journey is not worth taking
Its easy to get caught up in the why and how
The reasons that someone is no longer in our life
Its easy to cast blame, on them or ourselves
If something is meant to be, it will be
Nothing will change what is meant
No amount of mourning
No amount of reflection
No amount of blame
Will change the past
However, these things can help us learn to live in the now
They can help us prepare for the future
They can make sure that we are ready for what is meant for us
We should tap these experiences for tools and knowledge
Rather than allow them to anchor us in place
Published 19th Jun 2024
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19th Jun 2024 5:42am
Love this.
I took this as a reminder to not get so heartbroken over the people that came or left.
That each of these experiences are special and needed in their own ways.
I appreciate these thoughts!
♡
I took this as a reminder to not get so heartbroken over the people that came or left.
That each of these experiences are special and needed in their own ways.
I appreciate these thoughts!
♡
19th Jun 2024 5:46am
Thanks Te!
That is exactly what I was going for. Im so glad that you got that from this write.
I appreciate you!
That is exactly what I was going for. Im so glad that you got that from this write.
I appreciate you!
Anonymous
19th Jun 2024 9:29am
Look at you getting all philosophical and shit :)
Firstly, I know you’ve kind of struggled with venturing into other possibilities of poetry and stepping outside the rhyme pool etc, but this style is really working for you. So I just wanted to encourage in that department and say yeah, I think you’re finally finding your own style and I adore that.
Secondly, I love the wisdom here. These comings and going make up life. I guess that’s why we should always appreciate people for who they are and what they bring to the table. The things we can learn. It’s all a part of the story.
Mary Oliver once wrote “ To live in this world you must be able to do three things: to love what is mortal; to hold it against your bones knowing your own life depends on it; and, when the time comes to let it go, to let it go.”
Hugely relevant here.
Thank you for sharing this. I’m looking forward to the future for you.
-M
Firstly, I know you’ve kind of struggled with venturing into other possibilities of poetry and stepping outside the rhyme pool etc, but this style is really working for you. So I just wanted to encourage in that department and say yeah, I think you’re finally finding your own style and I adore that.
Secondly, I love the wisdom here. These comings and going make up life. I guess that’s why we should always appreciate people for who they are and what they bring to the table. The things we can learn. It’s all a part of the story.
Mary Oliver once wrote “ To live in this world you must be able to do three things: to love what is mortal; to hold it against your bones knowing your own life depends on it; and, when the time comes to let it go, to let it go.”
Hugely relevant here.
Thank you for sharing this. I’m looking forward to the future for you.
-M
Thank you for these kind words.
I have definitely wanted to branch out a bit and your advice and encouragement has helped tremendously in that regard. I think its still a work in progress but it's nice to know that I am moving in a positive direction.
That's my intent here. Rather than cursing the fates of the universe. Rather than getting so focused on things that have passed. To learn to appreciate them for what they brought to us, be it through positive or negative experiences. Nothing is truly ever a waste of time unless we fail to dig deeper and find the meaning.
I really liked this quote and also found it to be hugely relevant. Thank you for sharing that. The key is letting go. Take what we need but let it go. We don't have to drag the whole suitcase along with us if only one shirt is all that we will ever use. As humans we tend to be pack rats when it comes to emotional baggage.
Really appreciate your insight on this piece Missy!
I have definitely wanted to branch out a bit and your advice and encouragement has helped tremendously in that regard. I think its still a work in progress but it's nice to know that I am moving in a positive direction.
That's my intent here. Rather than cursing the fates of the universe. Rather than getting so focused on things that have passed. To learn to appreciate them for what they brought to us, be it through positive or negative experiences. Nothing is truly ever a waste of time unless we fail to dig deeper and find the meaning.
I really liked this quote and also found it to be hugely relevant. Thank you for sharing that. The key is letting go. Take what we need but let it go. We don't have to drag the whole suitcase along with us if only one shirt is all that we will ever use. As humans we tend to be pack rats when it comes to emotional baggage.
Really appreciate your insight on this piece Missy!
19th Jun 2024 11:53am
19th Jun 2024 2:40pm
Just someone who thinks... maybe entirely too much, my friend. Thanks for the read.
19th Jun 2024 2:31pm
Cuz i go to sleep and this come out of you? I love the idea and how you put it out there. The style like Missy said is working. Fia xoxox
19th Jun 2024 2:41pm
Had to get this out before my mind could be at rest. Really appreciate this show of support Cuzzo. It really means a lot. 🙂
19th Jun 2024 8:31pm
I'm glad you liked it and understood it. It was written with inspiration from your poem "Was any of it real?"
Just some thoughts that went through my head and rather than posting a novel in your thread, I figured Id make a write out of it.
Just some thoughts that went through my head and rather than posting a novel in your thread, I figured Id make a write out of it.
