Moving On

Have you noticed how everyone always makes a big deal about moving on?
Really. Every time you leave someone behind, you fret that your life won't be the same without them. They are important bits of your life.
But the truth is, most people find it easy to leave most people behind. Being on the verge of separating from, well, everything I've ever known, I realise that I'm contemplating everything as a life-and-death matter. There is nothing to be scared of, as such. I mean, sure, there are some people and things that will always give me a stomach-ache of longing every time I think of them (which, I'm guessing, is going to be a lot, especially initially), most things, places and people are like the old dusty boxes lying in the attic. My life could go on just fine without them.
In fact, I'm certain that there are some things that I'd be better off without.
But that's always what it's like, isn't it? Histories are never fully good and worth remembering.
I guess what I'm saying is, moving on isn't really the issue. The issue is moving on while holding on to the best of what you've had. Most people tend to live in the past because they are afraid of losing their happy memories. But there's beauty in the future, and the present, not just the past.
And as it's already been decided that the only thing constant is change, moving on is completely inevitable.

So next time there's something or someone you have to leave behind, don't say goodbye with tears. Give them a smile, let them know you'll be fine. Anyone worth caring about will want exactly that.


Disclaimer: This is not for the Bella-Swan-types.