The Art of Turning the Page by Sylvie Abate

I came across one of those Hallmark-y quotes on Facebook—the kind you usually scroll past—but this one might be worth a share.

Many of us linger in chapters that no longer serve us. We keep reading the same lines, hoping the story will magically change. But stories don’t evolve unless we do. And here’s the truth I’ve learned: changing your life doesn't come from trying to rewrite someone else’s page—it comes from turning your own.

I’ve turned the page more than once. We all have, or will. And every time I’ve done it—truly let go and stepped into something unknown—it’s surprised me. New passions have sparked. New music has found its way into my life. New friends, new places, and most of all, new parts of myself I hadn’t met yet. So what am I turning the page on now?

Lately, I’ve been focusing on setting clearer boundaries. I’ve learned that it’s okay to simply say, “I won’t be able to participate,” without offering an explanation. Not everything requires justification or explanation. I’m becoming more attuned to what lifts me up and what drains me. These days, I’m minimizing—not just my space and belongings—but also how and where I invest my energy. Less clutter, less noise, more peace. So if something in you has been whispering it’s time, listen. Turn the page. You never know what beautiful chapter is waiting to be lived.

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