I’m beginning to see endings in a new light. They aren’t moments of sweet sorrow anymore they’re the bridge to beginnings. Endings reveal the work in its completed form, showcasing everything it took to arrive at that moment. But they’re fleeting, gone before you can fully take them in. It’s tempting to rush on to the next thing, but I encourage you to pause if you can. Sit with that ending. You made it! How do you feel? You must feel amazing.

Recently, I made a conscious decision to end things that no longer serve me relationships and situations that don’t align with where I’m going. I once believed I didn’t end relationships, but I’ve come to recant that. If a relationship isn’t healthy, it’s okay to let it go. That doesn’t make it easy, but it’s necessary. I’ve realized that letting go can create space for something better maybe even reconciliation one day. But if a relationship does come back, it has to be on terms that allow it to be healthy and to grow.

If an ending brings the most peace, then it’s worth embracing. Not every ending has to be painful; some are the beginning of something amazing. Whether it’s a chapter, a season, or a relationship, when it’s time to let go, trust that it’s leading to something better. This ending whatever it is can still be something beautiful.