Knowing when to close the chapter

Sometimes people enter your life — whether from the past or brand new — not to stay, but to remind you why your healing matters. Their presence becomes a mirror, showing you how far you’ve come and what you no longer need to tolerate.

Growth and self-love are choices. They are not always comfortable choices, but they are necessary ones. No matter how many memories you share, it is okay to close a chapter when it no longer aligns with who you are becoming. Honoring your healing means honoring your boundaries.

You are shaped by what — and who — you surround yourself with. The energy you allow around you either supports your evolution or slowly pulls you backward. This is why discernment is so important. Ask yourself honestly:

Is this person, situation, place, or pattern in alignment with me?

Does it support my peace, my growth, and my purpose?

You are the narrator of your own story. This is your book. You decide who gets access, who gets a supporting role, and who no longer belongs in the next chapter. Letting go is not bitterness — it is wisdom.

Stay connected to God through prayer. Go deeper through meditation. Stillness brings clarity, and clarity brings the strength to move forward without guilt or fear.

Every chapter does not need to be reopened. Some are meant to be closed — with gratitude, understanding, and self-respect.

— Jamina Riley

Mother Oracle Gemz