Heartbreak

I got a call last week from an old friend. After our conversation, I called him back and asked him to pen this week’s article. Interesting twist on Valentine’s Day weekend for sure. Enjoy!

"I don’t remember the last time I had a heartbreak in a relationship with two people going their separate ways. I didn’t know so much heartburn was involved...lol. I suppose the heart burns more if you’re the one who did not want the separation to take place. All the same, a heartbreak is a heartbreak. Especially so if a strong bond was developed for almost a decade. I presume there comes a time when the relationship transitions to something more refined and meaningful to both parties. However, if the schedule to transition becomes contentious, sparks fly and people’s patience wanes. All the same we give God glory for a beautiful decade together.

When a heartbreak occurs, one must gather the courage to move forward. It may not be easy at first, but as Mary Anne Radmacher said, “Courage doesn't always roar. Sometimes courage is the little voice at the end of the day that says I'll try again tomorrow.” So moving forward, one must. In coping, thus far, I’ve been listening to music, and doing things to distract my mind from focusing on the separation. I’ve also resorted to writing, which is therapeutic to me."

Have you gone through a heartbreak? How often or when was the last time? Do you remember what it was like? Can you share your experience? How did you cope? When were you able to move forward? Share!

Quote of the Week:

“Everything that irritates us about others can lead us to an understanding of ourselves.” - Carl Jung

Book of the Month:

“Reading is to the mind as exercise is to the body.” - Joseph Addison

Think Like a Rocket Scientist: Simple Strategies You Can Use to Make Giant Leaps in Work and Life, Ozan Varol. (A classic. Thinking out of the box).

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