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.
Dionna Renee
Things all started when I was waiting for my bus in my mom‘s classroom. I was going to middle school at the time. By helping my mom out I would do her morning meetings with her class. I didn’t understand why my mom had me doing this, but I just kept going. Read More>>
Jason Goldman
I think the part of me that served its purpose is the feeling of having to conform. When I started the Predators, I felt like I had to follow the blueprint that other programs used to be successful. In the early stages of the Predators, I wanted to conform and be like every other AAU program that existed in New Jersey. Read More>>
Sunnie Owens
The part of me that has served its purpose—and must now be released—is not believing in myself. For a long time, I questioned whether I was good enough to do the very things I dreamed of doing. That doubt once protected me, but it no longer belongs in this season of my life. Read More>>
Morgan Hamilton-Lee
For a majority of my career, I was convinced I was going to be an actor, writer, and director. I wanted to do it all and I wanted to be in the spotlight, as many artists do. But over time, I have realized that being in the spotlight and being the one to get my stories made, shouldn’t be the end goal. Read More>>
Alex Dos Diaz
I believe we all wear masks in order to communicate and to ‘fit in’ one way or another. From the way in which we communicate with the barista at the coffee shop, to our families, friends, partners, etc. This is not a negative or bad thing per say. Read More>>
Jen De Simone
A younger version of myself was always obsessed with the future, timelines, and controlling outcomes. That intensity actually served a purpose when I was chronically ill because I had to turn over every rock until I got better, but it wasn’t a great way to live overall. Read More>>
Tatiana Thompson
I am letting go of the belief that my art needs to be shaped primarily by marketability or the expectations of others, rather than by my own creative truth. Oh man, this is a fun one, and I think a lot of creatives can probably relate. Read More>>
