What part of you has served its purpose and must now be released?

We all carry parts of ourselves that once protected us, guided us, or kept us safe—but no longer serve who we’re becoming. Letting go can be one of the hardest acts of growth. Some of the most enlightened members of the community share their thoughts on this below.

Zixuan Xu

I think the part of me that needs to be released is the version of myself that believed I had to “earn” permission to exist in the world. For a long time, I carried a habit of constantly proving, explaining, justifying—almost apologizing—for the space I take up. Read more>>

Zack King

The part of me that served its purpose and now needs to be shared with the world, is my story, and what I learned from it. I learned so much throughout my mental health journey and how to cope, it would be a disservice to not share what I’ve learned along the way with others. Read more>>

Montana Rose

This chapter of my career and life and honestly womanhood is about clarity and standards. I’ve moved past over-explaining my value, over-educating people who aren’t ready, or staying in situations that require constant proving. I’m too valuable for that. I still operate with deep integrity and a high bar for excellence, but now I trust my discernment. When alignment is there, momentum follows. Read more>>

Cédric IH

I have always been a builder—initiating projects and launching new concepts. My goal is always to make people laugh, to surprise them, to provoke thought, and to touch their souls, even if the experience is disturbing. I explore guilt, ‘cringe,’ the forbidden, and the unmentionable. I have always been a rebel in my ideas, never following the path imposed by society. Read more>>