Sometimes it Hurts

Yes, even when things are going well and moving in the direction we want, it can still hurt. A really good friend of mine is moving today. In fact, as I write this, her family is piling into the minivan with their 2 cats and all their luggage to make a 4 day drive to their new home. We've been friends for over 20 years and she knows everything there is to know about me. She knows the good and the bad. She's laughed with me and cried with me. She's believed in me when I couldn't believe in myself, and she brings out the best in me. And while our friendship is not a stranger to a telephone since the better part of 17 years of it has been via telephone, I know I'll miss seeing her, making smoothie runs, and chatting face-to-face. I know this move is important and is right for her family. I know it is a good area for her to live in. I know it is a key factor in her husband following his dreams. I know it will be good for our business (she is also my business partner). I know all these things, and I'm still sad. So I am writing this for you as a reminder that sometimes it is sad. Sometimes moving in the right direction can be scary or sad. I also wanted to remind you that just because something feels sad, that doesn't make it a bad thing. Just be in the moment, allow yourself some space to feel your sadness and then move forward.

So today I'm going to do whatever I feel like. I'll pamper myself a little and just see what happens. Tomorrow I'll focus on my family and visitors who are coming. And Monday it's time to move forward. I'll do things that move me forward in my life - and if I'm still sad that's okay too.