"Not all people in your life are meant to stay."

It's a crazy thought, and it's a hard concept to wrap your mind around. At some point in our lives, we all come across people who we later find are not truly meant to be in our lives forever. I have met a handful of these people; they become a part of our lives, they become our best friends, the ones who we never thought would hurt us, the people we tell everything to and eventually, they leave us.

Yeah, it sounds pretty depressing when you think about it that way, right? I mean, obviously, it's hard to think that the ones we love the most aren't meant to be in our lives forever. However, the people who have come and go in my life have all taught me one lesson: You can't be fully dependent on someone. Would you want to be solely responsible for someone's happiness? Yes, it sounds great in theory, but in reality, that's a pretty daunting task. Humans are not perfect, and everyone we meet will let us down at some point in our lives. But guess what? That's OK.

People come and go in our lives, and I believe those who are placed in our lives, even if it is for a short period of time, are placed there for a reason. I've gone through a handful of friendships that have fallen apart; we all have. But instead of being angry at that person or letting your heart feel bitter toward them, think about all the lessons they have taught you. Good or bad, you can learn something from those relationships. Maybe they showed you what you didn't want in a friendship, maybe they showed you that you are worth more than you thought or they have helped you discover who you truly are.

"When you delete the certain people from your life, good things will start happening for you, and it won't be a coincidence."

Letting go has to be the hardest part, but the important thing to remember is that way better things are in store for you. If you're having a hard time understanding why some people in your life leave you, ask yourself this: Were they good for me? Are you happier without them? Think about all the people in your life now, the ones who have never left you. You have them, and that number is greater than the amount of people who have decided to leave. You have a whole life ahead of you, a whole life of good. Wouldn't you rather spend that with the people you love and the ones who love you back?

In the end, it turns out to be a beautiful concept. People are placed in your life for a reason, whether they decide to stay or not. Everyone you encounter teaches you a lesson about who you truly are as a person. Rather than being upset about the people who are no long in your life, pay attention to those who are still with you. Cherish them and value their friendship because greater things are yet to come. And that's pretty exciting to think about.

"When you finally let go of the past, something better comes along."