Everything will work out in the end. This is something I constantly mutter to myself on a daily basis. When it comes to tasks, school, or finding the money to pay for my already purchased Frye riding boots, I trust that I can find a way to accomplish almost anything.
Don’t get me wrong, most of the time the journey is like going on date sporting your favorite 4 inch stilettos to look your best, only to find out you’ll be stumbling a mile on gravel to get to your dinner destination. Even if you do twist your ankle or miss your reservation because of your cautious slow pace, you learn from your choices and mistakes.
Of course, after what seems like countless blisters and a box of Band-Aids, you’ll never look at your stilettos the same. Does it mean that your investment of sassy kicks is pushed to the back of your closet forever? If you’re anything like me, the answer is no. Less than a week later, you will be slipping on those fabulous 4 inch stilettos to compliment your little black dress. Keep in mind, you’ve now learned to have every shoe insert and band aid CVS has to offer in tact prior to your next date. It’s important to learn from your mistakes but continue to take chances. I truly believe it would benefit me if I could apply my philosophy of shoes to the relationships in my life.
As my friend and I were chatting about taking chances in dating and forming new relationships, she said something that really struck me. “What’s the worst that could happen?” Instantly, my pessimistic wall went up and I attempted to list off my countless recent downfalls and disappointments in relationships. After sitting for several minutes in silence, I began to realize it has become effortless to take a chance with fashion and strenuous to take a chance on love.
I can see why my risks in fashion surpass my risks in relationships because it comes down to the choice between blisters or a broken heart. To me, it’s not a toss up in the amount of pain or even recovery time. However, I’ve come to realize that no matter how classic your shoes are they will never stand the test of time.
I am blessed with wonderful parents that illustrate love and passion in an extraordinary relationship that surpasses my love for fashion and styling. They unknowingly motivate me to let my pessimistic walls crumble and take graceful steps in building relationships that will last forever. I will stumble, I will fall, but everything will work out in the end.
A fabulous new pair of shoes can soothe a broken heart. Taking a chance on love can heal a broken heart.
