The courage to let go: reunion and relief
My name is Lin Yue, and I grew up in a family full of books. My parents are both teachers, and my home is full of books and artworks, which also allows me to cultivate a rich inner world and keen insight from an early age. I love to read, I love to travel, and I prefer to find those casual goodness in life.
In the year I graduated from college, I met a boy who made my heart flutter - Zhou Chen. He is sunny, cheerful and always stands out from the crowd. We met at a campus event and I was fascinated by his humor and talent. We quickly fell in love, and it seemed like the brightest day of my life.
However, the good times are always short-lived. After Zhou Chen graduated, he needed to go to another city for development because of his work. We understand each other that this means that we will face a long separation and an uncertain future. As much as we are reluctant to let go, reality forces us to make a choice.
On the day Zhou Chen left, we met at a café. He held my hand tightly, his eyes full of reluctance and helplessness. He said: "Yueyue, I really love you, but I also have to work hard for our future. I believe that as long as we have love in our hearts, we will meet again one day. I nodded tearfully as I watched his back drift away.
In the days that followed, we began a long long-distance relationship. Every day through phone calls and texts, we share each other's joys, sorrows, and sorrows. But as time went on, I found that we were less connected and had fewer topics to talk about. I began to wonder if our relationship would survive the test of time and distance.
Finally, one day, I received a text message from Zhou Chen: "Yueyue, I think we need to calm down. Perhaps, the relationship between us has come to an end. "Looking at this text message, my heart is like a knife. I knew that the relationship was irretrievable.
After a long period of pain and struggle, I have come to understand a truth: sometimes, letting go does not mean loss, but a new beginning. I began to try to get myself out of the shadows of the past and find my own life again. I started to focus more on my work and made some new friends. Although I still miss Zhou Chen in my heart, I have learned to face it with a more mature and rational attitude.
Just when I thought I had been able to let go of Zhou Chen completely, he suddenly returned to the city. He called me and said he wanted to see me. I hesitated, but finally agreed. After all, this is an unfinished relationship between us, and I want to give myself a chance to let go of the past completely.
We agreed to meet at a park. When I walked to the gate of the park, I saw Zhou Chen's figure from a distance. He was wearing a casual shirt, and the sun shone on his face, making him look extra warm and kind. I walked over and we looked at each other and smiled, as if all the distance and estrangement had dissipated in this moment.
We sat on a park bench and started talking about each other. Zhou Chen told me that he has experienced a lot of things and met many people in the past few years. He found that his feelings for the past had gradually faded, and more of his expectations and longings for the future. He said, "Yueyue, I really appreciate the wonderful memories you have brought me. But now, we've all grown up and have our own lives. I hope we can let go of our past obsessions and start a new life. ”
Listening to Zhou Chen's words, I felt an inexplicable relief. I realized that the emotion between us was no longer that passionate love, but a deeper and purer friendship. The roads we have walked together, the ups and downs we have experienced, the laughter and tears we have shared have become the most precious memories in our hearts.
In the sunshine of the park, I looked at Zhou Chen's familiar and unfamiliar face, and suddenly felt an unprecedented sense of ease and ease. I know that I have truly let go of my obsession with Zhou Chen, and I have also found my own happiness and joy. We are no longer the only ones in each other's lives, but we are still an integral part of each other's lives.
After that day, Zhou Chen and I became good friends, and we often chatted together and shared the bits and pieces of life together. Our relationship has become more pure and sincere, without the tangles and attachments of the past, only the expectation and blessing of the future. I also cherish the people and things around me more and feel the beauty and warmth of life with my heart.
Sometimes I wonder if we hadn't been apart, if we had been together, what would it be like now? But every time this thought flashes through my mind, I smile and shake my head and tell myself: the past is in the past, we can't change it, but we can choose how to face the future. Letting go does not mean loss, but a new beginning, a more mature and rational attitude to face everything in life.
In the reunion with Zhou Chen, I learned to let go and learn to be relieved. I know that nothing lasts forever in this world, including love and friendship. But as long as we cherish the people in front of us and feel every beauty in life with our hearts, then we already have our own happiness and joy.