Learning To Let Go Of Things That No Longer Serve Me
What kind of things do you hold onto for too long?
Learning To Let Go Of Things That No Longer Serve Me
Objects
It could be physical objects with memories attached, that old pair of jeans two sizes too small taunting you from the back of your closet or the dress you wore when you turned sixteen. (Guilty as charged on the dress!)
I find myself unwilling to let go of the dress I wore to my high school graduation when I’d just turned sixteen. Even though I know I won’t lose the memories of that day without the dress some part of me wants a physical reminder of the person I was at sixteen.
Emotions
Some people hold onto emotions such as anger, fear or worry. These type of emotions weigh us down and make it hard to get out of bed in the morning.
Learning to let go of my fear of hospitals after my botched surgery has taken a long time but I feel that I’ve made some progress. Circumstances this year meant I’ve spent lots of time in hospitals, both as the patient and as the support. It was horribly stressful but it helped me reevaluate my fear.
Relationships
What about relationships? Do you find yourself unwilling to move forward, scared to let go of the past?
When my best friend of twenty-three years decided to ghost me it taught me a couple valuable lessons, ultimately we don’t know anyone but ourselves and it’s a good idea to have more than one friend. I’m so grateful this experience forced me to open myself up, allowing new people to enter my life.
Social Media
What about all of those “friends” on social media you follow? Are they helping you in any way? Or are they simply making you doubt yourself and question your life choices?
I decided to let go of Facebook and Twitter a long time ago. I’ve kept my accounts as I’m able to post automatically to them when I have a new blog post however I stopped visiting and commenting. Honestly, it was a relief and I don’t miss it at all.
Sadly Instagram picked up where Facebook and Twitter left off. I’ve discovered that if I spend too much time on Instagram I feel bad about myself and my life. I’ve chosen to limit the time I interact on social media and ensure that I follow accounts that are positive and make me happy. My favourite account right now is Brussels Sprout but there are quite a few dog accounts I follow which never make me feel inadequate.
Learning to let go of things that no longer serve me or my life is an ever evolving process but I’m committed to improving my life, not cluttering it.
How about you?
Do you hold onto things for too long?
If so, what are you holding onto?
Happy Thanksgiving to all of my fellow Canadians!
“Start each day with a positive thought and a grateful heart.”
―
Linking up with Visible Monday , Turning Heads Tuesday, Fancy Friday, and Spy Girl
Please follow and like us:
Vintage Clothing Show Highlights
The Toronto Vintage Clothing Show fall sale has come and gone and I only needed a week to recover. Seriously, I don’t know how Vix and Jon do it all the time. It’s exhausting.
Vintage Clothing Show Highlights
The show was a success but I’m happy I’m on the other side of it.
This was my dining room the week before the show…
I had five racks stuffed with vintage treasures. Carting around all those heavy winter coats killed me.
I didn’t get any photos of the booth per se but I did get some photos of my dapper helper…
Thank you husband!
Star Sighting
On Saturday I spotted one of my favourite comedians from The Baroness Von Sketch Show, Meredith MacNeill.
I’ve seen other big stars when I was in NYC before, Nicole Kidman and Naomi Watts at Agent Provocateur and lots of stars at TIFF but I’ve never had the guts to go up and ask for a photo before until now. I couldn’t miss the opportunity, this woman is a comedic genius!
Meredith was there with the show designer who was kind enough to take this photo for me.
Do I look like I’m about to burst?
I was a bit of a blubbering mess when I spoke to her. I have so much respect for gifted female comedians.
If you want a good belly laugh you need to watch the Baroness Von Sketch Show. I’m sharing two of my favourite sketches from the show below.
Who hasn’t tried cutting their own bangs before only to have it go terribly wrong?
“My Bangs Do Not Define Me”
And “Dry Shampoo” bitches! Dry shampoo! When you rely on your hair for everything.
I was on a total high after meeting her.
I now wish I’d introduced myself as, “Hi I’m bangs!” Ah well. I’ll be more composed next time.
Blog Reader Shout-out!
I have to say a big hello to Eleanor a blog reader that was kind enough to stop by and say hi at the show. It’s always a thrill and a surprise to meet someone that follows my blog. When I blog I often feel like I’m screaming into the endless dark void of the internet. Having the opportunity to meet a reader face to face reminds me there are real people out there. I regret not grabbing a photo of Eleanor. Just know you made my day!
What I Wore On Day Two
What Did I Buy?
At the end of the show I often reward myself with a vintage treasure from one of the other vendors I know. This year it was a Georges Besson maxi dress from Paris.
I wore this outfit thrifting the other day and had a woman ask me if I was European. LOL. Apparently she feels only European women have an eye for mixing colours. I was doing Canada proud.
All of the pieces were shopped from my closet except the new-to-me maxi dress.
Fall is in the air and proof is a smiling pug sitting next to some pumpkins.
I thought I’d leave you with a photo taken near the park where I walk the pug daily. It’s a sugar maple dressed up in its finest autumn cloak. It reminds me of my favourite poem by Robert Frost.
Autumn in Ontario truly is beautiful.
Linking up with Visible Monday, Turning Heads Tuesday
, Fancy Friday, and Spy GirlPlease follow and like us:
- « Previous Page
- 1
- …
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
- 8
- …
- 964
- Next Page »
You must be logged in to post a comment.