11/07/2025
“Forget about what you might have lost and focus on what you have room to gain.” — Lindsey Rietzsch
Life has a way of shifting when we least expect it. One moment, things feel stable — the relationship feels solid, the job feels secure, the dream seems within reach. And then suddenly… it’s gone.
Maybe it was a breakup you didn’t see coming.
Maybe a career move that didn’t unfold the way you hoped.
Maybe it was losing a version of yourself you truly loved — the confident, driven, grounded you.
It’s easy to get stuck in that space. To replay it. To wonder what you could’ve done differently. To grieve not just what you lost, but who you were when you had it.
But here’s the thing:
Loss may shake your foundation, but it doesn’t erase your future.
What feels like an ending could be the beginning of a breakthrough you never saw coming.
There is still joy ahead — joy you thought you’d never feel again.
There is still growth waiting — a version of you that is stronger, wiser, and more aligned with your purpose than ever before.
There is still so much for you to gain.
So take a breath.
Loosen your grip on what’s behind you.
And start leaning into what’s next — even if you can’t see it clearly yet.
Your past may echo, but it doesn’t get the final word.
Let your future speak louder. Let it unfold.
You’re not starting over — you’re starting from experience. And that’s powerful.
