What Does the Phrase “Clean Break” Mean For a Former Way of Life
Idea #10 — Writing Idea of The Day Challenge
Writing Idea of The Day Challenge — Idea # 10 What does the phrase clean break mean to you?
A complete separation from a person, an organization, a way of life, etc. ~Source
In most cases, the mindset of the person making a clean break is never to return to the person, organization, or way of life they formerly lived.
Like the broken egg in the photo, a clean break is final. There is no going back or restoring what was. You can’t stuff the egg back in the shell. It’s a done deal!
But when it comes to making a clean break from a former course of life, it’s a lot more complicated than it sounds.
“You’re under no obligation to be the same person you were five minutes ago.” -Alan Watts
Obligation or not, it’s hard to break away!
Helpful steps to make a clean break from a former course of life
Understand why
Understanding why you feel the need to make a clean break is essential to taking the right steps to ensure your efforts are not wasted. The ‘why’ needs to be a clear and thoughtful…
