Earlier today, I went through a bunch of old papers -- notes + writings from my college + grad school days, cards from loved ones, notebooks filled with random scribbles, and materials from programs + trainings I've long since completed.

All of it has been sitting untouched in a grocery bag in my attic for over three years (since we moved in).

I pulled out the materials one by one, wandered through the memories, and remembered who I used to be + what used to matter to me.

And then I threw most of it out.

Because the past selves I found in those pages were ready to be released + set free to make room for the self I am now (+ am becoming).

It was time to let go.

I don't need my past self to hold on + carry me. I can do that for myself.

I can set my younger self free, let her go + let her die, and trust the ME I am now.

How about you? What are you releasing these days? What's ready to die in your life to make room for a new thing?