If Nothing Ever Changed There'd Be No Butterflies

We all know the sayings "Everything good has to come to an end" and "Nothing lasts forever", but are we actually that bothered? If nothing changed we'd get bored, if things didn't finish we would never have that fresh excitement for what's next! I am 100% a comfort zone junkie; what was once anxiety of the unknown is now an adrenaline for possibilities. Not only do I love to tick things off my Bucket List, I love to be kept on my toes. 

There is always that pang of pain when something you love is no more, whether it's a dwindling friendship, tenancy of a beautiful flat or a sandwich. Being logical is what keeps me so positive; I know that time is the best medicine and that one day these incidents will become memories or advice to pass on. I quite often say to people, "In 3 weeks time, it will be a funny story", because it will. Tearing yourself down and bringing others down with you will only waste your time and make you feel worse. The way I see it, is, in the grand scheme of things, it's just my turn to be having a bad day/sh*t time. Embrace it, learn from it and let it make you better. Only the fittest survive, so evolve, make sure your Darwin game is strong.

I know it's easier said than done, but your brain is a muscle, you need to train it. Anytime something makes me feel uneasy, I instantly break it down: What has actually happened? How much is this going to affect me? What can I do to make it better? Boom, logic.

I'm soon to be leaving my job, company, and what has become a wonderful family unit, to set off on my travels. It was not an easy decision and I am seriously dreading my last day; I will ball like a baby for sure. But I know if I don't leave now I would probably never take the plunge, I currently have no commitments and nothing holding me back so it's now or never!

Now, I'm not saying that everything will disintegrate, some things do last forever, those special friendships for instance. See photo below for an example of a 22 year long friendship, still as strong as the days of writing 3 page holiday lists, sneaking Mars Bar ice creams and begging anybody to play Monopoly with us. Now, however, our passions have shifted to a love of Channing Tatum and watching rugby in the pub with Prosecco. 

I like to think things happen for a reason, albeit positive or not so. Just let it be and make the most of it.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oHs98TEYecM