I’ve come to realize that the things we desire most in life often involve significant changes, and with those changes, the old sometimes has to fall away to make room for the new. This truth has unfolded in many areas of my life through the years. It’s not always easy to accept that people’s paths may not be the same as ours or take detours along the way, but I’ve learned that giving others space to grow is just as important as embracing change within ourselves.
My mindset and beliefs have helped guide me even when I have a huge support system around me. Our mindset and spiritual beliefs create a cushion around us, a safety net that allows us to go through change with a sense of peace. Whether it's a shift in a friendship or a new phase in life, staying grounded in faith reassures me that every change, no matter how uncertain, is leading me toward something better. I’ve seen it time and time again in my own life, the prayers I’ve whispered have manifested in ways I didn’t expect, but always with a positive outcome.
I’ve had relationships where I sensed it was time to give the other person space. Maybe they were going through their own transformation, or our paths weren’t aligned at that moment. It was difficult to let go, to not try to control the situation. But every time I stepped back, trusting that space was needed, something beautiful happened. Either the relationship evolved into something deeper, or both of us moved in directions that allowed us to grow individually. Letting go didn’t mean losing; it meant allowing for personal transformation, both theirs and mine.
Letting Go Is Scary, But It's Part of the Process
Letting go of something familiar, whether it’s a relationship or a phase of life, can feel like a huge leap of faith. It's scary. I’ve felt it many times myself. The fear of losing a connection or a part of my life I’ve held dear often makes me hesitate. But I’ve come to understand that these moments of letting go are the very changes I’ve been asking for. Even if they don’t unfold in the order I expected, they’re the answers to my prayers.
When I gave space to people who were on their own paths, I realized that sometimes we all need room to grow, and that’s okay. Our paths may intertwine again in the future, or they may not, but trusting the process has helped me stay grounded and hopeful. And most importantly, it has reminded me that we’re all on our own unique journeys.
I have had to trust the process by keeping faith, and asking for both guidance and courage.
Whenever I feel overwhelmed by change, whether it’s personal or involves my relationships, I remind myself to keep faith. It’s important to ask for guidance and courage to face the unknown. Giving people the space they need to find their own path doesn’t mean we’re losing them forever, it means we’re allowing them, and ourselves, the chance to grow in ways we may not have anticipated.
One of the most valuable lessons I’ve learned is that we are never alone, even when the path seems uncertain. The changes we encounter are often the very opportunities we’ve been seeking to become the best version of ourselves. So, let’s embrace them with open hearts.
In my over 50 years of life so far I have seen and felt that change isn’t always easy, especially when it involves letting go of relationships or familiar aspects of my life. But through faith, trusting the process, and giving both ourselves and others the space to grow, we can experience the transformation we’ve been asking for. Keep your faith strong, ask for courage when the road gets tough, and remember, you’ve got this. You are never alone on this journey.
How do you cope with change? Let me know in the comments.
