Letting Go to Make Space for Who You’re Becoming

We have great capacity for growth if we allow ourselves and give ourselves permission to be more of who we truly are. To change, bend, expand and shift. Sometimes that means reclaiming parts of ourselves that once felt too tender, too messy, too real to show. Other times, it means letting go of things that once felt essential, because they just don't feel aligned with our values anymore.

It’s okay to realise that something you once loved no longer serves you. Maybe a hobby that used to light you up now feels draining. Maybe an identity that kept you safe for years now feels too small.

Does it still feel aligned with who you are today? It’s normal to grow out of things. It’s natural to change. I acknowledge that change can also feel scary as hell so doing it at a pace that is comfortable for our nervous systems is also important.

I am a very different person than I was in my early 20s. Back then, I loved things that don’t resonate anymore, and I know that will keep happening as I continue through life. Maybe in 10 years, I’ll look back at what I love now and feel the same. And that’s okay. Life is too short to hold tightly to things that no longer align with who we’re becoming.

My interests change often because I’m always seeking new and exciting experiences. But I’m grateful I don’t force myself to hold onto things just because they once made sense. Letting go doesn’t mean you’re losing yourself. It means you’re making space for who you’re becoming.

Give yourself permission to move on. Give yourself permission to grow. 🌱✨

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