Have ever wondered why we all experience the feeling of missing?
Let face it truthfully – we have all missed something or someone along our life paths. But why does this happen, and how can we navigate that feeling smoothly?
Lately, I have been thinking about how we can transform this feeling from a negative experience into a helpful and useful journey. It is something we can embrace and even draw strength from.
Yes, this can actually happen, and if we accept it in this way, many things that seem impossible in the moment could turn into possibilities.
There small yet effective tips for moving through the feeling of missing and even turning it into an inner drive that benefits us.
Often, this feeling arises from something we unconsciously associate with negative experiences.
I will walk you through some common situations related to missing that I have encountered and share how I cope with them.
Maybe you will find yourself in these situations. Hopefully you will discover your own way to transform the feeling of missing into an inner power that works for you, not against you.
Feeling of Missing Someone You Lost
This is perhaps the most common situation when the feeling of missing arises, especially when we lose someone close to us forever. Realizing we won’t see that person again turns missing into pain, leading us to grieve. Sometimes, the emotions can be so overwhelming that we struggle to find a way out. We question ourselves repeatedly, wondering why this is happening.
The truth is that many people experience this at the same time. It’s okay to take a moment to grieve. Here’s a helpful tip: allow yourself to feel that moment of missing, but don’t let it last a lifetime. If we dive too deep into sorrow, we risk losing precious time for ourselves.
I lost my father recently; he meant the world to me. He was always there for support and advice. Now that he’s gone, I feel shaken. Instead of remaining in grief, I chose to embrace my sadness for a moment and then move forward. I believe this is what’s best for me, and I know my father wouldn’t want me to grieve for him instead of living for him.
When It Comes to Relationships
We’ve all experienced a moment when someone wants to leave or when we want to go. If you haven’t, consider yourself lucky—you’ve probably found the perfect match!
If someone wants to leave, let them go and allow yourself to move on. We don’t possess people, and we can’t force love. Think about it: what kind of relationship would it be if you tried to keep someone who wants to go? It would only create suffering for both of you.
Instead, cherish your love and transform it into inner power. Redirect that energy towards activities and passions you enjoy. If you find yourself wanting to keep someone who is leaving, it may signal that you feel lost. Reflect on what you’ve neglected while trying to maintain the relationship. Embrace the positive memories, recharge your spirit with your inner love, and accept that you can’t change the situation—recognize that there’s no need to.
Our Small Kids When They Grow Up
As a mother, I’ve recently started to experience the feeling of missing my little sunshine as she grows up. She wants to spend more time with her friends and engage in her favorite activities, which affects our time together. While it’s perfectly normal, I can’t help but feel a sense of loss.
I’ve allowed myself a moment to acknowledge this feeling. Instead of fixating on missing her, I choose to feel happy that she’s exploring the world in her own way. This is what’s best for both of us.
We must accept that our children are growing up and turn that feeling into positive opportunities. Now, I have more time for my passions, like yoga and blogging. While our moments together may be fewer, they are more fulfilling and meaningful. Love you kiddo!
The One You Are In Love
Sometimes the circumstances are like this – you meet the perfect match and bam – he or she lives far. Distance is in between.
You want to see this person every day. To hold and kiss and be held and kissed. Even though you know that the person is far you still want to see him by the corner while you are walking. It is just deep and makes you imagine what you both could do right now if you were together.
And here it comes – the feeling of missing. It makes you sad and turns all that positive pictures into cloudy once. But why? Do you really want this? Or you want the best moments with that person to be kept and makes you smile when you think about him/her? Just accept the situation. It is what it is. Distance nowadays is not such a huge problem. Yes, probably you won’t be able to be with the one you love every day, but then think about the days you can spend together.
Think how great these days will be and how much you gonna share as the distance is between you. Oh yeas, I want to have my own plane and fly anytime I feel the missing! Some people probably do and that’s great if they can really take the best of the shared moments. In real life most of us don’t have a private jet.
Embrace it and take the positives. Plan your next trip together. Write to each other. Share even without talking but only thinking – trust me these things sna be felt and shared if there is deep true love. Focus on yourself and improve in every direction so you can be the best part for your partner. And when you meet – just give way to your emotions to exploit and be. Make the best sex ever, enjoy each moment and keep it the way it is. Take the opportunity. If you both are for each other, then the distance will fade away.
Fighting With The Unbeatable
Some battles in our lives are better left behind. We can’t change the loss of someone; it’s something we must accept and move forward from. Whether the loss involves a person who is no longer with us or someone who has chosen to leave, fighting against this reality is useless. we can’t force our kids to stay kids – they have to grow and glow! And if we miss someone we love because of distance or similar circumstances – just let the feeling of missing becomes a feeling of cherish the love.
My tip is to take the good memories and turn them into beautiful pictures that can bring a smile to your face. Connect those memories with the great feelings you shared together, allowing them to become a source of comfort and strength as you move forward.