Spring Fling…

and the art of letting go!

By: Gina Farrar

Ah Spring! Spring brings with it the magic of the season changing: trees and flowers come to life, birds and bees happily filling the air, longer, warmer days We are surrounded by reminders of newness, life bursting forth all around us It’s also the season of deep cleaning, purging, organizing our lives and homes, and throwing open all of the windows to let the fresh air in

Spring is a great opportunity to go inward and fling open the windows of our souls and begin to let go of what weighs us down the ability to free ourselves from obsessive thoughts, limiting beliefs and negative emotions to stop holding on to something or someone that no longer serves us to stop thinking about or being angry with the past, or something that happened in the past to unleash, release, loosen the hold of the past on us

What does the power of letting go look like?

In short, letting go looks like (and is) freedom

Letting go can be a gentle, generous, self-compassionate journey that includes self-forgiveness not judgement When we hold onto the past,it keeps us stuck by reliving what has already happened over and over, preventing us from moving forward If we want a new future separate from the past, it’s important to release those things so we canshift our focus on creating a new story

While it may feel like denial or giving up, it’s actually acceptanceOne key part of this journey is to accept what cannot be changed and learn what lessons we can from the past. Next we can learn to let go of what we thought our life is supposed to look like, and begin to find the beauty and wonder of the life we are actually living.

Some people hold onto their painful pasts because they don’t know who they’d be without those feelings. When actually we are not strong because we hang on, but rather strength is found in letting go.

I encourage you to invite freedom, new life, and hope into your life. While the past cannot be changed, try opening up to the possibility of the woman you can become, unshackled by the past and set free to create your new future. Go ahead, create your own spring fling and lean in to the power of letting go.

She Stories and the students of Western University of Health Sciences, is making a difference in the lives of homeless individuals by collecting menstrual products and creating period packs Individuals experiencing homeless or low-income disparity often lack access to basic necessities such as menstrual products, which can have a significant impact on their daily lives The period packs contain essential items such as tampons, pads, and wipes, ensuring that those in need have access to these products This initiative by She Stories Inc is an inspiring example of how the power of partnering with organizations using their resources and knowledge can make a positive impact on their community By providing menstrual products, we are helping to alleviate the burden faced by individuals and enhancing the dignity of women in need

Contact Chante: hello@shestories co

No one should have to choose between tampons or food