Shakira’s Healing Journey: Music, Self-Love, Pique’s Loss, Her Musical Gain, and a New Beginning
Colombian superstar Shakira recently opened up about her healing journey following a high-profile breakup with Gerard Pique. In a revealing interview, she shared her thoughts on love, friendship, and the profound role music has played in helping her find herself again.
After the end of her more-than-decade-long relationship with Pique, Shakira went through a challenging period to mend her broken heart. She explained that both music and deep, meaningful friendships have been her main sources of comfort during this time, allowing her to regain her sense of joy and strength. “I haven’t lost faith in love completely. My parents are living proof of a lasting partnership,” she shared in an interview with GQ Spain. However, she admitted that her romantic experiences had left her with deep wounds, leading her on a long journey of healing and rediscovering the meaning of love.
Music as a Path to Healing
Shakira has channeled her emotions into her music, and her 12th studio album quickly created waves in the music industry, offering fans a glimpse into the raw emotions and experiences she’s processed post-breakup. Writing new songs has allowed her to express unspoken thoughts and soothe her own pain. Referring to heartfelt tracks like “Ultima,” Shakira revealed that, even though she’s poured so much into her music, there’s still more left unsaid. “It’s a lie to say that with ‘Ultima,’ I got everything off my chest. There’s always more to uncover,” she said, hinting that her healing journey is far from over.
The Power of Friendship and Support
In addition to music, Shakira has come to understand that friendship has been one of the greatest “remedies” in her healing process. She spoke warmly of her loyal friends who have stood by her through some of her hardest moments. “I’ve realized that friendships can outlast romantic love. My long relationship may have ended, but I still have my friends. I’ve never felt as loved and supported as I do now,” Shakira shared.
She acknowledged that some of her friendships have spanned over two decades, while others are newer but equally strong. Shakira sees these friendships as life’s precious gifts, helping her rise above personal pain and deeply appreciate the power of c
Looking Toward a New Beginning
This healing journey has empowered Shakira to rediscover her inner strength. Next year, she will embark on her “Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour,” which promises an array of captivating performances filled with introspective and powerful tracks. This tour is not only a chance for Shakira to share her music but also to reconnect with her audience after a prolonged absence from the stage. Tickets for the North American leg are now available for pre-sale, and fans are eagerly anticipating her spectacular return.
Shakira expressed that she feels like she’s stepping into a new chapter, ready to embrace life’s possibilities with resilience and a renewed sense of self.
