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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.

Linda Orji

Linda Orji: Whew, that’s a good one. The part of me that felt I had to carry everything on my own. That part has done her job. Back to my Ph.D. in Survival… she was born and built out of survival. My parents met in the Bronx, New York City, in the 1980s. Read more>>

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