Goodbye, Hello

I read this book today to my students as part of our Literature Month celebration. It talks about a friendship between two girls where one's goodbye is another hello's. It discusses transitions and how they help start new beginnings and cushion endings. 

It was heartwarming at first, but as I proceeded with the next few pages of the book, I could not help but cry that I passed the book to my assistant to continue reading it. 

There was a page where it triggered a memory of my parents. It was when I could not say my goodbyes when they passed away. Something that until now bothers me a lot.

I also remembered someone dear when our goodbyes weren't final, but my silence ended it all. I needed to do it because I was already beaten deep inside. All my closest colleagues said I did the right thing, but until now, I feel I am not healed. 

But looking on the bright side, my goodbyes to some meant wonderful hellos. I am more at peace because I chose to be away from people. I limited my social media accounts and should close them so that I could be more productive and active. And lastly, closing doors and saying goodbyes might be the start of new hellos and beginnings.