The most difficult thing in life is not realising your dreams or reaching goals but understanding yourself and those around you. We each do this in various ways, big and small, but ultimately it's how we define ourselves that matters most. It's how we choose to interact with the world, friends and family, and how we define happiness that paints our unique picture.
For one person that adventure may take him across the ocean in search of inner peace. For another, it's an internal journey. Such is the story of two people who found themselves at a fork in the road and what their journey presented them with.
John and Maria had been together for more than three years when they realised things were not working out. They both decided it was time to call it quits and end the relationship. Sadly, as John said, it was a long time coming.
“It's been on my mind for a long time, and I've been doing my best to make things work. But it feels like a wall that won't come down, and no matter how hard I try it's still there. I don't think these feelings will ever go away.”
John and Maria were both aware of the red flags they were facing but they were both deeply hopeful they could work through everything and find that special something in one another. Unfortunately, the more time they spent apart, the harder it became for them to stay together.
So, they had the courage to make a tough decision – it was time for them to go their separate ways, for good.
But even after deciding for sure, John still felt a strong connection towards Maria he couldn’t explain. Eventually, he worked up the courage and decided to reach out to her. He explained his true feelings and apologised for his part in the problems. Maria appreciated his honesty and openness and after some time to reflect and think, she finally agreed to go on a date with him.
When the evening came, they arrived separately at the restaurant and immediately they both felt butterflies in their stomachs. Nervously sipping at their drinks, they spoke in whispers trying to avoid making awkward conversation.
At that point, John slowly stated his intentions; he wanted to give their relationship another chance. His voice trembled with anxiousness while inside his heart raced with excitement. There was silence and if felt like an eternity before Maria gave him her response.
She smiled and sweetly told him she appreciated his courage and his deepest feelings, yet it wasn't meant to be; she refused his offer of reconciliation. To Maria, there was no use in going back and trying to revive something that already died, there was no reason for them to be together anymore.
John knew there was always a chance that Maria could say no but even then he didn't regret his decision; it was the first time he opened himself and shared his innermost thoughts, after so much time being closed off.
The evening ended in a bittersweet closure; holding one another our from a hug, there was no sadness, only gratitude for the opportunity of being able to bond again. They left the restaurant as friends or maybe something more, with a deeper appreciation their individual journeys and of life itself.
There are times when you have to be able to turn towards yourself and look inwards, take on the challenge of understanding and unravelling the threads of your own story. When those moments come, seize the opportunity with courage and use it as a launching point to get insights and answers you're seeking. Discover what is beyond what you're seeing and explore the possibilities that lie ahead of you. As is the case with John and Maria, there is always a chance for something new if we are brave enough to seek it.
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