There are specific amounts of space we’ve allotted for people, things, and places in our lives, whether consciously or inadvertently. And even if you wanted to, there are things you cannot cut out or rearrange to make them fit.
Blaming yourself for things going wrong, people leaving, situations not working out the way you’d like them to is a simple solution--and so is blaming the other person. Simple, yes, but it is also detrimental.
You are going different places than everyone else, on an individual path that you’ve been walking your whole life. This path may change every so often and split into new ones and you will make turns and come to forks in the road, but the beauty of it is that the path is yours.
The sadness is that you can't just pull someone onto your path because you want them there with you.
Sometimes I think the only conclusion, is that maybe you’ve got to walk your path and go on your journey and learn to love the people and places and things you find there, instead of always trying to merge roads. Sometimes it’s just a test of character, whether we can remain content or feel the need to change course to keep who we want with us.
Let people go when they need to change their lives, and learn how to leave and be left when you need to change yours.
It hurts.
It is selfish.
It is necessary.
And maybe one day, you will see them in a coffee shop, lock eyes, and be taken by surprise. You will have stories to share about the places your paths have taken you, and you will be happy for each other for a moment without letting the sadness of forgotten friendship leak into your heart...or your coffee :)
Maybe you'll never see them again. Maybe you'll never hear their laugh, see that sparkle in their eyes or kiss their lips. Maybe that part of your life is gone, and it won’t come back even for a moment.
But maybe, this is perfectly okay...because its part of your path.
