“If you’re brave enough to say goodbye, life will reward you with a new hello.”
⏤ Paulo Coelho
My understanding
Endings are not always something to fear. Saying goodbye can feel hard and uncertain, but it often clears the way for new beginnings. Life has a way of rewarding bravery. When I let go of what no longer serves me, I make space for something better. It’s like, when we close one door, another one opens.
A ’goodbye’ might mean leaving a job, ending a relationship, or stepping away from a familiar path. It’s not easy, but without it, I might miss the ’hello’ waiting just around the corner.
This quote encourages me to trust that letting go is often the first step to something new and meaningful.
Reminds me
- “The cold water doesn’t get warmer if you jump late.” The hard things in life don’t change just because we delay them.
Book
This quote appears in his book “The Zahir”, which was published in 2005.
