the hardest truths to accept

The truth is life changes, people change and so do relationships. That might be one of the hardest truths to accept because deep down we all crave something lasting, something  steady, something or someone we can count on to stay the same. But life doesn't always work that way. What once felt unshakable can start to shift. That friendship you thought would last forever may start to fade. The person who once laughed with you, listened to your secrets, stood by your side might slowly become a stranger. And it does not always happen because someone did something wrong. Sometimes it is simply life. People grow, priorities shift, seasons change, and with those changes, the distance grows, too. It can be subtle. A missed call. A delayed reply. A feeling that you're no longer walking in the  same direction. And before you know it, the bond isn't what it used to be. On the other hand, life can surprise us in  beautiful ways, too. A relationship that begins with competition or even conflict can slowly turn into a bond of trust and mutual respect. Over time, they might become lifelong friends. That's the nature of life. It's unpredictable. It's constantly moving and it doesn't always ask for your permission to change. But the truth is it's not just relationships that change. You change. I change. We all do. Have you ever heard someone say, "That experience changed me." Usually it's someone who's gone through something heavy. A serious illness. A car accident. A close call with death. They walk away from that moment ...