Experiencing a breakup feels a bit like experiencing the death of a loved one. One goes through the same grieving process, and this process can’t be forced. It just sucks, and there’s no fucking way around it. But what also miraculously happens after a death, if we are open to it, are newfound open windows, doors, insights, and magic. We are often graced by these new opportunities, and don’t necessarily have to force them. We just have to hold on, white-knuckling, surviving the waves of sadness. And allow Grace to heal us, and gift us with new possibilities. And since my recent breakup, I am already experiencing freedom from fear and negativity in new and improved ways.
If you have not already read about my breakup, you can read my article, “I Lost My Dream Life 12 Days Before Christmas.”
Don’t get me wrong, I am still SOOOOO miserable. And this is so hard. But, I gotta focus on some good as well, and there are some legitimate shifts that are taking place within me, that I’m so happy to share with you.
THE MAGIC OF KARMA
Honestly, I never realized the sad stories I used to tell myself as a single person. And all the fear that I lived with on a daily basis. But, now that I’m back to being single again, I have been noticing such miraculous shifts regarding my fear-filled stories. And it gives me hope, and helps me to realize the good that might be coming as a result of this wretched loss.
It’s like a deep-seated karma has been broken. The karma was present long before I met my ex, and was formed in early childhood. And like all karmic relationships, you lock onto a person. And the attraction is strong enough to keep you hooked, until you have learned all you can learn. Then, when the relationship ends, the karma is also released, along with all of the other rubble. And what you have let are newfound insights, freedom from fear and negativity, and ultimate elevated perspectives.
CHRISTMAS EVE AND CHRISTMAS DAY
When I was single, before I started dating my now ex, I used to use all happy occasions as an excuse to be miserable about being single.
During this past holiday season, I was so nervous about surviving celebratory gatherings, about being sad, and crying, and just feeling triggered in general by all of the happiness. Happiness that I used to share with my ex. But, during this holiday, something was different.
Yes, I was sad. However, I was also able to remain really present with my loved ones. When in the past, I would always feel a bit of “Yeah, this is great, but, I can’t fully enjoy this until my soulmate is in my life, by my side at this gathering.” And it’s true, celebrating occasions with my ex during the time that we were together, made me SO happy. It made me feel so complete and at peace. So, of course I was really worried that having him no longer with me would just wreck me.
THE MIRACLE
But instead, I found myself separating these two entities. And realizing that I can be sad about my breakup, and joyous to be with loved ones. And one has nothing to do with the other. This holiday was definitely tainted with heartbreak. But I was also surrounded by joy, and fun, delicious food, wholeness, and love. And I was no longer telling that sad story, that I had been telling myself for the last 15 years of my life.
And this entire shift was done for me and happened to me. I was not actively trying to feel any certain way. All I did was notice the miracle. And all a miracle really is, is a shift in perspective. Miracles always happen TO us, and happen in an instant. When we are ready for them. You can’t force a miracle, and you can’t conjure one. You can only be graced with one. And when you are, the best thing you can do is honor, appreciate, and recognize the miracle.
CLEANING THE SHOWER
I experienced a similar shift yesterday when I was cleaning the shower. So, a bit about me and bathrooms. I don’t know why, but I get super triggered by bathrooms, dirtiness, poop and pee, and just overall bathroom grossness. So, cleaning a bathroom is like a nightmare for me. And up until now, my partner at the time, and now ex, would clean the bathroom every two weeks. So, I never really had to deal with any of that, and it was a very nice vacation from being triggered. But, now that he’s gone, I gotta do it myself.
I had been dreading it, and mentally prepared myself a few days ahead of time. Then yesterday, I just dove in and did it. And like my pattern of sad holiday story-telling, I always used to use cleaning a dirty bathroom as a reason to feel sad about being single. I don’t really know why I linked being single with cleaning a bathroom. But, in my mind, it was like, “Oh I’m single, and miserable, and I have no one to help me clean this bathroom, and I’m all alone.” Strange, I know, but this was the story I always told myself.
ANOTHER MIRACLE
Okay, so, this is sort of the same miracle happening, but just manifesting in a different scenario. But, I had the same experience cleaning the bathroom. And was able to realize a newfound freedom from fear and negativity around this chore. Because as I was cleaning, yes it fucking sucked, and I hated it. But, it wasn’t about me being single and alone anymore. It was just me cleaning a stupid bathroom. Again, one thing had nothing to do with the other. It was just life. I was cleaning a bathroom, and I also happened to be single. But the two were no longer linked as they used to be. And I found myself free from that sad story I had been telling myself for most of my life as a single person.
FREEDOM FROM SOME OTHER BASIC FEARS
In general, I have also just been noticing things that used to trigger me all of the time, are just no longer as scary for me, if at all. Honestly, how is this possible? And also, how the F did I live with so much fear for so long? I just piled all of my fears in life into finding a man. And I just kept holding on, walking through my life as a single person, terrified of very basic things. Then, when my ex and I got together, I dumped them all on him, for him to handle. And I felt free, yes. But, I was also totally reliant on him. #notgoddessvibes
MIRACLES ABOUND
I’ve been noticing my freedom from fear in everything lately. For one thing, I used to DREAD driving in inclement weather. Not just snow, but also rain. And it pretty much rained throughout the entire holiday season. So, me driving to and from my sister’s house, multiple times, one hour both ways, was kind of annoying. Because I was driving in the rain for most of it. And I was FINE. Not even anxious, really.
Even last night, one of my greatest fears of all, having a mouse in the house, didn’t rattle me. Don’t worry, I didn’t have a mouse in my house. But, I have some critters in this closed off space in my attic that make noise at times. And I’m always worried they’ll somehow break through the wall and enter my actual living attic space. So, when I heard them last night, rather than freak the fuck out, I went upstairs and inspected. And all seemed okay. However, just to make myself feel better, I added a screw to the crawl space door to close it off a bit more tightly (there were definitely cracks in the opening that a critter could fit through). And then I added duct tape to the perimeter of the opening, just to be extra safe. I wasn’t even nervous as I was doing this, or worried that this might not work. I just did it. And then went to bed, in peace. Whoa! Who am I?
JUDGMENTS RELEASED
This final shift is kind of crazy. And for the people who know me really well, they might not even believe this one. Because I have always, to an insane fault, been extremely judgmental of other people. Specifically, when it comes to their love relationships. I’m not sure where I ever got the idea that I was some expert in love. And therefore had the authority to judge everyone else around me. But, I have to forgive myself for that, and just try to do better.
THE FINAL MIRACLE
And since Day 1 of my breakup, I have noticed a shift in this bad habit. I’m not even sure I would call it a shift. It actually feels like it’s been 100% wiped away. Because since Day 1, I have been speaking to my loved ones, and hearing others share about their own relationship experiences, in an attempt to comfort. And whenever anyone has been sharing things with me, I find myself being completely accepting and non-judgmental of their situation. I just can’t describe to you how NOT ME this is. And I can feel it happening. Someone will say something, and I can feel the old me get triggered with a judgment. And then almost immediately, it’s like the new me steps in and says, “Nope, what the hell do you know about any of it? Just listen and accept. You have no idea what’s really going on in this situation.”
It’s like I’ve been given a brand new goddess trait, and am experiencing such freedom from fear and negativity surrounding other people’s love lives. Even though, I do think this gift came with a heavy price. The price of heartbreak. But again, I think it’s such a miracle to witness this change within me. And I gotta focus on that, or I’ll just be swept away by my grief.
READY FOR MORE MIRACLES
Okay, so that is my current collection of “freedom from fear and negativity miracles” for the moment. But, those are a lot of fucking miracles I have been gifted! This grieving/healing process I’m going through has a new twist and turn almost every day. And I expect I might experience more miracles, and more gifts along the way.
I so look forward to what might be next!
You know I’ll keep you posted, literally, as my journey unfolds. And I want to thank you for being my loving and supportive witness through it all! xo
THANK YOU FOR READING!
So, have you ever experienced freedom from fear and negativity after a loss or big life change? Or, have you ever experienced freedom from fear at any time in your life? What has been your experience? Can you relate to the miracles that happen after a death or breakup? I would love to hear about it! xo
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Sometimes you just get a moment that jolts you and you realize, “Hey, I can heal from this!” Or you realize you are over it, or something. One time when I realized I was over something was when I almost stepped out in front of a car coming my way. Whatever works!
Ha omg thatโs hysterical but also omg, glad you stayed safe!!!! Thank you for your words, itโs all giving me such hope ๐๐
You’re welcome ๐๐
I have a different take on breakup than all stereotypes about it out there. Let me start by quoting my own words that I wrote a few years ago;
A love
That ends
Was
Never love
To begin
With
I was single, I am single and based on this formula (the one quoted above), if I never get nobody’s love, I’d die single. After all, we are all born alone (and die alone) no matter how many twin, triplet siblings we get.
Let your heart and soul stay open to new love. Give all the opportunities to everyone that comes your way. Let them be themselves. Only the one who loves him (or herself) truly, madly and deeply, will fall in love with you for good and there won’t be any talk, thought or a sad event of breakup EVER in your life again.
Libby I am so happy for and in awe of you! It takes a goddess to recognize and then accept when miracles have been gifted. So powerful my friend! Hugs XOXOโค
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Listening to incredibly loud music while cleaning the bathroom helps. LOL
Iโll try that!!! ๐ถ
I live with so much more fear now (married) than when I was single.. when I was single I just had one main fear of not finding my person (but only bc I associated finding my person with starting a family)… but me now, so much fear! All things a dating girl might question in her dating relationship, I have been through in my marriage… is this person right for me, could we weather this next storm, are we built to last, could there be someone more suitable for me, am I staying for fear or love.. of course none of this is all at the same time, and most of it is irrational and issues I have within myself from past traumas.. but I definitely get it!
And not to minimize death because my God death is tragic and terrible and I can’t imagine losing an important person in my life EVER… but there’s a deep painful rejection that obviously goes with being broken up with… this person that you once loved so deeply is still around in the world just walking around living their best life and you’re totally shocked by how easy it was for them to sever that connection (as you said in your previous post)… I’m not saying all this to trigger you (sorry if it comes off that way) but I’m saying it because I think it makes you so much stronger as a person for making it through… it’s tough – it gets better, then it gets tough but then it will get better again! You got this!
Wow thank u so much for sharing so honestly, I feel so touched to hear your words! Especially about fears in your current relationship. I think thatโs normal also and yet so many women seem to put on a front once theyโre married. But itโs so helpful for women to share their real feelings with each other about their love lives, and help each other through. And I agree with your statement about death actually and feel like a breakup is worse! Because as you said that person is still out there living their life without me. Thank you for sharing your experience and for rooting for me. I still canโt believe humans have to go through this. And yet it seems, everyone does, which makes me feel so much less alone ๐๐โค๏ธโ๐ฉน๐บ
I’m so happy for you and thanks for sharing this here. This post has definitely given me something to look out for and notice about myself ๐
Oh good Iโm glad!!!! ๐๐ธ
I really like this. I understand the judgment thing. I think we have to have gone through something we deem shameful or humiliating before we really understand that we have no right to judge anyone else.
๐ฏ so true. And this is the first time Iโve really had my heart splattered. So it makes sense that I finally โget itโ now ๐๐๐
Gah, I totally get you on the toilet thing. It’s my most-hated task too, but there are people who have no qualms about doing it. It’s something I’m slowly getting used to. And great message in this story, about learning how much fear we let control our lives, which at the end of the day can be unrealistic. Anyway, thanks for this post!
Thanks so much for reading, and itโs nice to know you find it relatable!! ๐๐
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