Don Henley said that sometimes you get the best light from a burning bridge. In our society, we are cautioned not to burn bridges. And sometimes that makes sense. For example, in the professional world, it is best not to burn a bridge because you never know when you will cross paths again with those you burned.
We often stay stuck in relationships or situations that are emotionally draining and straight up toxic. At one time in my life, I didn’t like the idea of relationships ending on bad terms or endings being messy. And as a general rule, it is ideal to end most things on good terms. But there are some situations that are so unhealthy and soul-sucking, that you need to burn the bridge so there is no going back.
Sometimes the light from a burning bridge is what you need to illuminate your path ahead. Many times, you can’t see the other opportunities and options you have in front of you because you stayed in the dark for too long. Sometimes you must let go of what you have, to open new doors so you can get what you really deserve.
