You know we've all done it at some point in our lives.

We drop out of relationships and move on in our lives.

It happens!

 Sometimes the reason for being involved was just for a short time and once the lessons are assimilated, those people fade away. Some relationships last a bit longer and changes happen for both parties....etc.  I feel sure most have seen that piece about people coming into your life for a reason, a season, or a life time.

All of that is okay. It is a normal human cycle for these kinds of things to happen.

I have quit jobs and exchanged harsh words upon my leaving in my past. Many times afterward I have looked back and regretted my actions. That was back in my reactive days. Before I learned to think before I reacted. I still work on this daily~~

One of my former bosses was an incredible mentor to me. Yes he treated me horribly at the end of my employment, but the skill I learned under his direction has served me well over the years. Many times I have thought of him and the time I spent working in his clinic. Many times I wished that things had been so that I could call him up and get his expert opinion on a case, or to just say thank you. But I Burned a Bridge there.  

However, ending friendships or relationships without any real or meaningful communication is not cool. Nor is making outlandish accusations and then cutting people off. It only serves to cause hurt feelings and damaged reputations. And it Burns a Bridge! Sometimes so much so that it can never be rebuilt. And this is truly sad! These are people who you have shared a part of yourself with, joys and sorrows and laughter!

So take what you will from my ramblings on this. For myself, I am not harboring ill will toward any who cross my path whether it be for a moment or a very long time. My intention is that my heart remain open and compassionate to myself and others. To be less reactive and more contemplative when situations arise, to be forgiving of self and others.

And though there will be times that it is in the highest and best for all to part company, I will endeavor to do it in a peaceful and kind manner.

It just seems to me with my personal experiences that if you continue to Burn those Bridges you may have no way to travel after a time.

hmmm......Maybe I will write a short note to the old employer and say Thank You.......even though it has been years..........