Let it Go- The clothes that don’t serve you anymore

So, of course, you would agree these gold heels need to go! But lowkey, they needed to go before they got to this state. But God decided to send me the message since I was not getting the hint. 

We don’t realize that our clothes hold energy just like so many other things. I know you have seen how someone will cut their hair when they are in a new season of their life or feel a change needs to be made, and that means letting go of the old and embracing the new!

Well… that's what these shoes represent. The crazy part is that they are not even that old! I have pieces in my clothes that are 10 plus years old! But the difference is these shoes walked heavy with me in a season of my life I AMM no longer in. A season where I was lost in my identity, chasing after people and things. Out late, drinking my feelings away. And honestly, most people didn't even know. What they saw was all smiles and “social” Ashley. But deep down, I was in a wilderness season. 

I know it was not by accident that recently, when I came home and took my shoes off after being out at an event that was so in alignment with who I AMM now. An event that gave me a renewed spirit of energy and appreciation of myself and my life, where I would look down and see my favorite gold heels that had been riding with me for the past 2 and a half years were done! 

Usher concert at Kaseya Center (Miami Arena)

It was a sign that the season was done. The transition was made. And these shoes that carried me through that season (cause baby, I wore them everywhere!) were done. At first, I was like dang! But then I felt excited because I realized I made it through. All those tears, late nights, confusion, seeking acceptance, validation, even seeking love in all the wrong places was behind me. Now, don’t get me wrong, life is still going on, but I have grown so much, become stronger, and drawn closer to God. There are just things you can’t unsee or keep doing when you find the healing you were searching for. 

I hope this serves as a reminder to let go of the things that no longer serve you. I know it's hard….trust I still have not officially thrown these shoes in the garbage yet. But right after I press send on this article, I will. But not just because they are damaged cause I honestly could fix them. Ya girl is handy and let’s not forget all a wardrobe stylist, I can make them work! 

But I AMM letting them go because the energy they hold is not who I AMM anymore.

And now that I realize that, I can’t unsee it. So time to find a new pair of gold shoes that will bring me joy! Maybe I will get one of these! Ashley’s Fave Gold Shoes Picks