"Las cosas cambian. Y los amigos se van. La vida no se detiene por nadie."

Life moves on, regardless of the changes and people who come and go. That's the essence here. We all know this truth deep down. Nothing stays the same forever. People enter our lives, make an impact, and sometimes, they leave. It's part of the journey. But that doesn't mean everything else comes to a halt. Life keeps rolling, with or without them.

Think back to when you first heard this. Maybe it was during a tough moment – a breakup, a friend moving away, or just a period of transition. This phrase often comes up to remind us that even though we might be in pain or feeling lost, the world doesn’t stop turning. It’s a nudge to keep going, to adapt, and to find our footing again amidst the chaos.

Picture this: You're in high school, and your best friend moves to another state. You've shared so many memories – late-night study sessions, inside jokes, and countless adventures. One day, they're just... gone. You’re devastated. For a while, it feels like nothing will ever be the same. But then, slowly but surely, you start to notice other things. You make new friends, discover new hobbies, and you adapt. Life has a funny way of filling those gaps, even when we think it can’t.

Now, how do you apply this in your own life? Start by embracing change. It sounds cliché, but it’s true. When something shifts – a job, a relationship, a living situation – acknowledge it. Resist the urge to fight it. Instead, find the opportunities hidden within. This doesn’t mean you shouldn’t grieve or feel sad. Feel all the feels, but don’t let them paralyze you. Move forward. Seek out new experiences and people. Keep building and growing.

Imagine you’ve just lost your job. It’s a gut punch, no doubt. But instead of dwelling on the loss, think about what you can do next. Maybe there’s a passion project you’ve been putting off or a skill you’ve always wanted to learn. Dive into it. Connect with others in your field or even in entirely different industries. You never know what doors might open.

Here’s a story for you. I remember my friend Sarah. She was in a long-term relationship that ended unexpectedly. She was crushed. For months, it felt like the world had stopped. But then, something shifted. She started picking up hobbies she’d neglected – painting, hiking, even cooking. She joined a local art class and met some incredible people. One of them introduced her to a job opportunity that she never would have considered before. Fast forward a year, and Sarah was thriving in her new career, surrounded by a community she loved. Her life looked completely different, but it was full and vibrant.

That’s the thing about life – it doesn’t pause. We have to keep moving, even when it’s hard. It’s about finding the beauty in the new, the unknown, and sometimes the unexpected. So next time you face a big change or a loss, remember: life doesn’t stop. And maybe, just maybe, that’s a good thing.