Clothing...an ever evolving necessity that we as humans use to conceal our being. Clothes are not permanent, in fact they wear out and often need to be replaced. They can be stained, stretched, shrinked, ripped or torn. They come in sizes, some too small and others too big.
Have you ever had a piece of thread dangling from your clothes that you didn't want to pull because the whole thing would unravel?
Say it's your favorite shirt that you've been holding onto that isn't in the best of condition, but you refuse to rid of it.
Metaphors aside, what I'm really talking about is holding on to people or things in general.
Letting go is a task that doesn't come with ease, but at some point we all must do so. It is not for the weak at heart...it requires a steadfast mind frame and good judgement.
Questions to ask when determining if you should let something or someone go: Do I really need this? Do the benefits outweigh the negatives? Will this make me a better person?
Even though at some point, you were close-knit, just as clothes aren't permanent so are certain bonds. Adjusting to life without your former apparel may be hard to get accustomed to, but after while it may not seem so difficult. Plus, the clothes don't make the person...
So next time you find yourself with dangling thread; take a pull at it, you might be surprised at how well things stay put. If you're feeling risky take it a step further, not only cut it loose--throw it away in its entirety. Let go, clean out your closet!
