6 LESSONS LEARNT THRU' BREAKUPS

Breakups are those bitter chapters in your life that shape you both, mentally and emotionally. Yes, they are hard, and sometimes, they can feel like they've shattered your world into tiny tiny pieces. But, while on one hand you may have lost someone, on the other, it’s an opportunity to learn lessons that will last you a lifetime!

Here’s a list of 6 important lessons a breakup will teach you.

1. Life is too short
A popular song lyric goes like this “I am a flower quickly fading here today and gone tomorrow a wave tossed in the Ocean; a vapor in the wind…” Life is too short and death is sure. There’s no time to sink in self-pity. World is full of funny people. It also means that we never run out of opportunities to have new beginnings. Pull your socks up. You're best days are ahead of you.

2. Never Trust Anyone
Sometimes it’s the people you love and care about most that stab you in the back. After experiencing a breakup, you will learn to keep your distance from some people and also become more cautious about trusting anyone blindly. You will start relying on God more and depend less on people to keep you happy.

3. Everything is temporary
Remember, "Every Cloud Has A Silver Lining". Nothing lasts forever, and this too shall pass. The post break-up phase may seem never-ending at first, but rest assured it will pass. This lesson here is a tough one, but things will start falling into place as they did once before. There's always light in the end of every tunnel, just pray it's not a train.

4. Everything happens for good
Sometimes a "mistake" can end up being the best decision you ever make. There are occasions when I look back and feel that everything in my life happened for good. God’s plans are way much better than my own plans. Realize that if a door closed, it’s because what was behind it wasn't meant for you.

5. You may have failed, but God didn't
It’s only when you hit rock bottom that you experience God in the most intimate way. He comforts you.God didn't take a break from loving you in your breakup — even if you’re the reason it’s over. His purposes are bigger than your blunders. He’ll make the trade any day, and we can be glad he does. Know that God is doing good, even when we feel worst.

6. Family Will Always Be There
In life, you can choose your friends, your car, your cell phone and pet, but certainly not your family. You were born into their home, and that identity will stick with you forever. More than friends, your family will have your back at all times, financially or emotionally. That’s what breakups do; they teach you the importance of family and their capacity to give you unconditional love and support.

History repeats if the lessons are not learnt the first time!

And…Life is much more than a crappy breakup ;)