One experience that many of us have throughout our lives is that at some point we come to a point where we realize that something is not right or is not as it should be.
When that "something" is a cornerstone of our lives such as family, relationships, friends, work, or physical or mental health, and the feeling of being stuck, at an impasse, or constantly in trouble manifests itself, the most sensible thing to do - as painful as it may seem - is to recognize that we need to take responsibility and make a change.
Getting up and changing course is not easy, but it is certainly the best thing we can do for ourselves. If something is not working, it is time to change the direction of our lives, open new horizons and trust that when one door closes, a better one will always open.
If you are in such a moment of your life right now, we would like to share with you some thoughts from Rania Naim:
"You're allowed to leave any story you don't find yourself in.
You're allowed to leave any story you don't love yourself in.
You're allowed to leave a city that has dimmed your light instead of making you shine brighter, you're allowed to pack all your bags and start over somewhere else and you're allowed to redefine the meaning of your life.
You're allowed to quit the job you hate even if the world tells you not to and you're allowed to search for something that makes you look forward to tomorrow and to the rest of your life.
You're allowed to leave someone you love if they're treating you poorly, you're allowed to put yourself first if you're settling and you're allowed to walk away when you've tried over and over again but nothing has changed.
You're allowed to let toxic friends go, you're allowed to surround yourself with love, and people who encourage and nurture you.
You're allowed to pick the kind of energy you need in your life.
You're allowed to forgive yourself for your biggest and smallest mistakes and you're allowed to be kind to yourself, you're allowed to look in the mirror and actually like the person you see.
You're allowed to set yourself free from your own expectations.
We sometimes look at leaving as a bad thing or associate it with giving up or quitting, but sometimes leaving is the best thing you can do for yourself.
Leaving allows you to change directions, to start over, to rediscover yourself and the world.
Leaving sometimes saves you from staying stuck in the wrong place with the wrong people.
Leaving opens a new door for change, growth, opportunities and redemption.
You always have the choice to leave until you find where you belong and what makes you happy.
You're even allowed to leave the old you behind and reinvent yourself."
Trust the voice of your heart when it tells you that you need to change something. Trust in the universe when you can't yet see the new path, it will become more apparent with each step you take. Don't hide in fear or comfort, which would weaken your inner light. If something is not right, always look for a solution, a change, a way out. Remember that a change of course does not mean that you are fleeing, but that you are moving on.
