The End

The end does not mean the closure of everything that was. It means the non-existence of anything as good or as bad henceforth. The end of anything good brings sadness while the end of anything bad is always welcomed. But it is not necessary that all good things should have good endings.

School years, college years, first job, rented house and finally life, all come to an end. And among all these beautiful happenings those that do end are, unfortunately, a few relations. Relationships get accumulated over the years. It is up to each individual how many they carry forth into the dusk of their lives and how many part ways, way before. Any relationship requires care, nurturing and love. But above all, it requires respect. Any relationship lacking respect will eventually turn sour, leading to fights, misunderstandings and neglect.

It is often said that people give multiple second chances to those they love. But how many chances is a person worth? A mother would be willing to forgive her child forever, even if the child is cruel to her. It is a mother’s love, unquestionable, irreplaceable. That cannot happen with every other relationship. When the hurt is past endurance, it is a sign for the relation to end.

The decision is always tough. But it is better to live with your self-respect than with a relationship which gives you none. Friends, cousins, family, business acquaintances, etc., all are ties one is tied to. However insignificant they may seem, their ending does bring immense sadness. While ending any relation, it is important to understand what went wrong. Contemplation sorts matters out and gives peace of mind. It paves way for forgiveness to be given.

Forgiveness shouldn't be another form of granting an undeserving person their umpteenth chance at redemption. However hurt and depressed one may be it should be understood that there do exist certain people who feel no guilt whatsoever. A chance offered to them is their opportunity to start tormenting an already pained mind, all over again! To dispense off with such relationships is healthy for the mind.

At the end, all living lives burdened by pained and abused relationships must realise that letting go of the relationship does not mean burying even the good memories. The beautiful times shared should always be cherished and kept alive in the heart. From the end arises a new beginning: a life of respect sprinkled with joys from the past!

The End.