To me, a chapter is a period in our lives that we feel comfortable with. It is one that’s repetitive and feels, at that time, like normalcy. Labeling specific times as chapters is a form of compartmentalizing, and it helps us visualize and store all of the activities and emotions that came with the time period.
In my opinion, having a chapter close simply means moving on, and the closing can happen intentionally or unintentionally. Sometimes we realize that our current way of life– whether it’s the person we’re dating, the job we have or the place we live—is not satisfying or that it no longer gives us happiness, so we intentionally make an effort to change it and move away from old habits. Other times, the change comes naturally and happens when we don’t want it to; a close friend could pass away, you could lose your job, a relationship ends when you’re still devoted, etc.
Whichever way a specific time of your life winds down, a lot of emotions come into play. Moving on can feel scary because what is normal to you dissolves as the days go by. Moving on can also make us feel hopeful, excited and happy because we might be freeing ourselves from something that was causing us to feel dull. It’s easier to accept the emotions we feel when a chapter closes in our lives when we can visualize that part as a small chapter in the big book that holds the story of our lives.
Let me encourage someone while encouraging myself.
A closed chapter isn't the end of your story nor mine.
Be A Blessing & Be HAPPY 😊
