I did it and it didn’t feel good though I know it’s good for me. I finally got rid of my expired lippies and I am not ashamed to say that I sighed and teared up a bit. Some of these colours held strong memories associated with them. A few of them symbolized risks I took in life or lessons I learned. And I also didn’t want to compromise the health of my lips any longer.
A lot of them meant I learned a lot about my own Black culture and what support of Black owned and woman owned companies can look like. And though I wore a lot of them in heavy rotation, the time came for me to make room for others.
Sometimes life is like this. There are things, opportunities, and relationships that are for seasons. We like holding onto things especially if they remind us of a great feeling, or maybe we know they’re bad, but they’re familiar. But a regular purge is not just necessary, it’s healthy.
It’s time to make room for what’s good and what’s new or more of what was right and healthy for you. The Lord has good plans for us, even if they’re hard, but the new season, this new year can be a fresh start.
So my love, what do you need to keep, donate, or throw away? It’s time to purge and then make room for the good things that will be a benefit to you in the season to come. It might be weight, a couple sweaters, or that lippy in the back of your make up drawer. Take stock and walk into your new year lighter with less stress and ready for what is for you!
Happy New Lippy and Happy New Year!
-T 💋
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