A few years ago, I had to move from the city where I was born and brought up to another city. I was heartbroken. I would be leaving behind family, friends, my profession, and more. I couldn’t bear to leave the city I had created so many memories in, and knew like the back of my hand.
I parted from my city. I wondered how I would survive, as I had never lived away from home. Almost 4 years later, I smile back at those thoughts, as with every passing day, I realise that Partings are Blessings.
Parting from home, family, friends, and all that was familiar, and starting anew has bettered me as a person. Moving cities pulled me out of my comfort zone. I am stronger, wiser, and more independent, and I have discovered facets of my personality that I didn’t know existed.
Partings are Blessings, as they are an opportunity to start afresh or to end something that your heart knew but your mind refused to accept, that is no longer working—a job, a relationship, a friendship, a habit, anything. Everything has a ‘Best Before’ date, and if we don’t abide by it, an ‘Expiry Date’ follows. We are careful about checking these dates on products we buy, but we never pause to think that it holds true for other things as well.
We hold onto people, relationships, things, habits, and more as the thought of parting from them is terrifying. We rarely pause to evaluate whether what we are holding onto is adding to our lives or taking away from them. A job that you’re giving 100% to, but is taking away your health, happiness, and peace of mind in return. A friendship or relationship that is almost always lopsided, with you giving more than you’re getting back. A habit that may be damaging you.
Be brave and choose to part from everything that no longer fits in with you and your life. Let go so you could make room for new people, things, habits, and more. It may not be easy, but it is not impossible either, and if you find it challenging to do so, remind yourself that Partings are Blessings.
Wow what a beautiful post. Somebody very close to my heart I think could do with reading this post.
Partings always portend new beginnings and open up a whole new horizon. I’ve seen that happen so many times in my own life.
I love how you have drawn the analogy of an expiry date here.
Powerful post indeed May!
Thanks for reading, Natz and glad you could resonate with the post 🙂
When i was leaving my family in Kolkata I was infact very happy! New city, new college, new friends, living n my own – it was a new world awaiting me and I was eager to explore. I was 22 though. But with my mom it was a whole different story altogether, she cried truckloads at the airport and I had to ask her if she wanted to join me here in the city!!
I have lost count of the number of times i have told you how much I love your Mom, Tina! She is the bestest!:)))
I have always stayed away from the family after marriage and before that also for 5 years when I was in college. I know how it feels initially but agree with you, partings are blessings. We realise many things when we are away from family and friends. Good one.
Little wonder you’re so wise and grounded, Deepa:) Thanks for reading:)
That’s a beautiful article right there.
Yes, to let go is to free yourself from a lot of unnecessary wrath we bring on ourselves. It’s really important, the first few times are very difficult, but eventually we learn.
It’s a part of growing up. Well articulated 🙂
Thank you, Ashwini. Glad you liked my thoughts:)
I have moved so many cities in my life, Mayuri. I think, it has enriched me as a person and made me better. Every time I leave, I feel a tinge of sadness for all the things that will be left behind. But the thought of creating new memories and meeting new folks brightens me. A post filled with wisdom. BTW, which was the city you left? Bombay?
Yes, Rachna, I left Bombay for Bangalore:) Thank you for reading:)
So true. Leaving your comfort zone gives you the opportunity to explore different dimensions of yourself as a person. I have learnt a lot of things leaving home for studies and now a career. Partings are blessings indeed!
Yes partings of course gives a blessings in disguise. Well written 🙂
I constantly move due to my hubby’s profession and earlier with my father but I agree that the time is just right for that move and they do make us resilient and confident.
Feel like a nomad most of the time but then I settle down real fast as well 🙂
Moving on is not easy for humans. Parting from people is the best way to know the quality of a relationship.
I’ve never thought of partings this way and now that you say it, it does make sense 🙂
I completely agree with you, Mayuri. For someone who moved from her comfort zone in Blogger to the alien WP and made a new blog etc, I can say that a new phase in our life does work wonders on our psyche, on our attitude. Not everything, or everybody you have in your life is going to benefit you. It is necessary that you let go of some things/people/habits so that something new and better finds its way into your life!
Great post, Mayuri!
I know what you mean, Mayuri. The first time I moved, I felt strange. After that, the only emotion I remember is excitement, each time we had to shift to another place. It definitely broadens the mind and even in those days, it was possible to keep in touch via snail mail. And today, thanks to great ways to communicate, one won’t even feel the gap. Partings are definitely blessings. It was wonderful to spend time together last week!
Ah!!!! CAn sense that feeling.. I moved out of my home, in bangalore and I was in a state of depression… literally. Didnt like anythng in my new place. But then I slowly realised these changes are what matures you as a person, and well, you do need to find your own way of coping with it.
Such a positive post it is to read, M. I too believe partings are blessings… And whatever happens, happens for a reason. Moving cities may not sound a very good idea, but it sure turns out to be one of the best things for many people.
Glad to read you after a long time 🙂
Cheers
Partings are tough. But, everything happens for our own good 🙂
Wonderfully written post. I completely agree, coming from my own personal experiences, partings can truly be blessings. There is always growth on the other side of our comfort zones. I like the way you mentioned ‘Best before date’ and ‘expiry date’. Sometimes we hold on for too long, but it is in letting go that we are empowered.
Good Luck to you Mayuri!
Glad our thoughts are on the same wavelength, Vaishali. Thanks for reading:)
This is my first time on your page and I thoroughly enjoyed the post. That’s truly a positive way of looking at it. I liked the expiry date mention and how you used it to convey your message.Parting is a new start of many things that we might not have thought about. It is a blessing.