When something ends, we instantly begin to rewrite it in our minds, wondering if a different choice would have changed the outcome.
This is the vacuum left behind right after the storm passes. The adrenaline stops pumping, the noise ceases, and you are left standing in the wreckage or the stillness. It is often characterized by numbness rather than immediate sadness or joy. 2. The Processing 15. It's All Over Now
Eventually, the finality stops feeling like a wall and starts feeling like a doorway. The energy used to maintain the past is suddenly freed up to build the future. ⚓ Finding Meaning in the Closure When something ends, we instantly begin to rewrite