The only thing “constant” about life is that it’s constantly changing—even when you don’t want it to. For those times, let these encouraging quotes about moving on help you find the strength and grace to accept changes and move forward with courage.
It’s a common occurrence: as soon as you get comfortable, the Universe will urge you to change, adapt, and grow.
Sometimes this feels wonderful, such as when you find your dream job, fall in love, or get passionate about a new hobby.
But change doesn’t always feel positive, especially at first; moving forward also means leaving something, or someone, else behind.
And it can take all of your mental resources to accept, and even embrace, the transformations that take place within you and all around you.
These quotes about moving on will help you see the beauty in change and encourage you to continue forward with strength and optimism.
Whether your focus is on releasing the past or embracing new possibilities, these words of wisdom will uplift and inspire you on your journey.
1. “Don't just end the chapter. Close the whole book, and start a new one. Write the ending you want for yourself!”
2. “If you are not called to passionately hold on, passionately let go.”
3. “Freeing yourself from the things that try to keep you in that sunken place is the best thing you can do to propel yourself forward to happiness.”
4. “The past cannot be changed, forgotten, edited or erased; it can only be accepted.”
5. “The baby bird never flies if it is not kicked out of the nest.”
6. “When the pain of loving them is greater than the joy of loving them, it's time to move on.”
7. “All the art of living lies in a fine mingling of letting go and holding on.”
Havelock Ellis
8. “Courage is learning to let go of what was once familiar.”
9. “Life is so uncertain that you don't even know where your current step is going to take you to.”
Brij
10. “Is your security blanket really an anxiety blanket? Let go of habits that aren't holding you back.”
11. “When you let go, you are truly free.”
12. “Once you realize you deserve a bright future, letting go of your dark past is the best choice you will ever make.”
13. “Open your hands and heart to the sky and let go of all your worries and fears.”
14. “Love yourself enough to stop loving them.”
15. “Why are you holding on so tightly? Let go, and allow the Universe to place something so much better in your hands.”
16. “It only hurts because they still matter. As your emotions lessen, so will your pain.”
17. “I no longer hold space in my life for people who don't contribute to it.”
18. “Yesterday happened, so let it stay there and move forward.”
19. “The past can't hurt you anymore, not unless you let it.”
Alan Moore
20. “You don't have to know the ending, you just need to begin today.”
21. “Your past does not equal your future.”
Tony Robbins
22. “Now it's time to let go. Let go of the past, and stop reliving it.”
23. “Let the past go so that it can't disturb your future.”
24. “Don't ruin a good today thinking about a bad yesterday.”
25. “Letting go is a form of strength, too.”
26. “Some people are meant to be temporary.”
27. “You can choose to allow yourself to make new connections, even as you mourn the old ones.”
28. “You have already outgrown all of your limits. Let them go and watch your life grow.”
29. “When you try to control everything, you enjoy nothing. Sometimes you just need to relax, breathe, let go and live in the moment.”
30. “Once you've made the decision to move on, don't look back. You'll never find your future in the rear view mirror.”
31. “When you focus on the good, the good gets better.”
32. “When you let go, you create space for better things to enter your life.”
33. “When you let go of your need to control, the Universe rewards your faith with the most beautiful life you could have imagined.”
34. “You are not giving up when you let go, you are moving on, there is a big difference.”
35. “Stay positive and strong, even when it feels like everything in your life is falling apart. Your efforts will soon be rewarded.”
36. “Do not continue to be a prisoner of your past.”
37. “You have to be able to accept failure to get better.”
LeBron James
38. “You can always make the choice to let go and start over - you are the one who has to make that decision.”
Kate Summers
39. “The opposite of letting go is attachment. Give up attachments and focus on yourself.”
40. “The moment right in front of you is bursting with possibility if you chose to seize it and forget what came before.”
41. “Some things are just never meant to be, no matter how much we wish they were.”
42. “Allow yourself to be honest with who you are. Forgive yourself for your past deeds, those things you are ashamed of.”
43. “Let go of your regrets over the past and your expectations for the future. Enjoy the present fully.”
44. “Right actions in the future are the best apologies for bad actions in the past.”
Tryon Edwards
45. “Why would you hold on to the things that keep you from being yourself? ”
46. “If all has failed, be proud of yourself. It means you've tried your hardest.”
47. “Setbacks are only temporary, don't let them get you down. But your comeback will be permanent!”
48. “Forgiveness is letting go of the hope that the past can be changed.”
Oprah Winfrey
49. “Just because I miss you doesn't mean I want you back.”
50. “The direction of your focus is the direction your life will move. Let yourself move toward what is good, valuable, strong and true.”
Ralph Marston
51. “Rehashing the past wouldn't change anything. Time to move forward.”
52. “Try and let go of the past and focus on the present. It can really help you to try and focus on living in the now and being present.”
53. “Feel the feelings and let them go.”
54. “Let go of judgement. You cannot grow or be at peace there.”
55. “There is peace to be found in letting go.”
56. “Dwelling on what you did wrong is only helpful if you haven't learned a lesson.”
57. “You deserve to stay with the person who'll never leave.”
58. “We heal our lives when we let go of the past.”
59. “Happy is the person who knows what to remember of the past, what to enjoy in the present, and what to plan for in the future.”
These quotes about moving on are a guiding light, illuminating your way forward with grace and courage.
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