Monday, February 11, 2013

Out of Sight Out Of Mind?

We all know these lovely phrases: Out of Sight, Out of Mind" or Absence makes the Heart Grow Fonder" These two lovely phrases make us reflect on those loved ones that come in and out of our lives. 

Let’s start with our first phrase, “Out of Sight and Out of mind”. 

Is it possible to ever remove someone from your mind completely when they leave a clear, imprint on your heart?  Are we just fooling ourselves thinking that we can forget about someone special completely? A song, a memory, a sign, a movie, a joke could easily bring our mind back to this person. 

It definitely helps the healing process to have that person out of your sight without a constant reminder of them.  The less frequently we see a person, the easier it is to forget them?  It depends on your life circumstances and other factors in your life that make you happy.  Do you have a good social network of friends, family, and support systems? Are you keeping yourself busy? Are you trying to keep busy meeting new people whether males or females?

The more effort you put into other people, places, and things, the increased chance of healing your heart.  Some people are just unforgettable and you will always remember them whether you are thousands or millions of miles away.  When someone leaves an imprint on your heart, it is not something that just disappears after not seeing them. 

The opposite of this debate is “Absence makes the heart grow fonder,” which this also depends on the person and the relationship. If two people are truly in love then absence does make the heart grow fonder. One being in love while the other one has moved on may make the heart feel a strong sense of loss and symptoms of a broken heart. 
With this said, Absence can create a longing and absence can create a chance to move on.  When the person is completely out of your life, it can give a human being a real chance to move on creating the "Out of sight and out of mind." They may be out of sight ,but never completely out of our minds..that is the beauty of the memory....

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