I used to believe that everyone who entered my life and made me comfortable was meant to stay. That belief came from a good place. Loyalty. Depth. A tendency to invest fully in people I loved. I assumed that if a connection felt intense, meaningful, or transformative, it had to be permanent. Anything less felt... Continue Reading →
In the hustle of life, the threads that bind us together are often unseen, weaving intricate patterns of connection and purpose. Each thread represents a relationship, a chance encounter, a shared moment. As we go about our daily lives, we may not always see how these threads intertwine, but they form a beautiful design that is our story. I have always believed in the philosophy "We are all connected" and "All things work together for good," and this magic has manifested in my life many times and in the most unexpected ways.
I'm not usually the one for self-help books, but I picked up "Option B" by Sheryl Sandberg, the Chief Operating Officer of Facebook, by chance at the airport bookstore, and I'm glad I did. The book, published in 2017, is a first-hand narrative of how Sandberg coped with grief and loss after she lost her husband, Dave Goldberg, in a tragic accident. Not only did she face and cope with grief, but also, saw the beauty of healing from it.
Either you can go down the dark rabbit-hole "seeking closure", which you may never get or "finding closure" on your own. The choice is yours to make and the choice you make will shape your life. You may not have the closure you want, but you must have the healing you need.
