The Old Bra

Everyone has one or two things they are attached to. It could be a wristwatch, an earring, a jersey, a pair of jeans that just fits perfectly, etc. 
By the way, attached to doesn't necessarily mean addicted to. Can anyone really be addicted to this kind of items I mentioned? Thinking about it, I really doubt so. 

I was walking through a regular major road when I sighted in a lingerie shop a bra that was really simple but colorful and I thought will suit me perfectly. I didn't believe myself when  I walked in and purchased it despite the very high price because I'm naturally not an impulsive spender or buyer. 
Fast forward to about a year after, I noticed the spikes were out and it injured me. I tried fixing it because I loved it but after so many failed attempts, I left it. 
A few months later, I got attracted to it as I just loved the colors in my bag and chose not to discard it. I eventually put it on and when I got home, I noticed I had hurt myself greatly, obviously by myself for not listening to myself. I discarded it that night but as I did, I found out I learned something new. 

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(1) We meet people, we get acquainted with them, but when we realize these people are harmful to us, we just keep them around, perhaps feeling guilty that it wouldn't be fair to let go or we create a few excuses for them. We know these people should be gone far off from but we choose to stick to them and end up getting hurt. 
Truth is, if you don't discard them, you will remain where you are, feeling joy within a moment and experiencing pain the most part of your life.

(2) There are habits we know deep down are not helping us. It could be laziness or procrastination, but we just continue lazying through it, thinking its okay, "that's how I'm wired" we would lie to ourselves. Truth is, we know how many opportunities we've lost as a result of it but we just stick with it without trying to get rid of it. 
The shocking reality is, it could destroy you if you don't let it go. 

Toxic people and toxic relationships should be discarded like the old bra. It/they might seem beautiful, comforting and attractive but they could destroy you before you even retire from life. 
Say no to toxic people and habits and live a life without pain or fake joy. 

I rest my case. 

My Thoughts. 

What are the best ways to let go of toxic people without creating tension? 

What would be your advice to a person who wants to come off laziness but can't seem to? 

Does attachment really mean addiction?

Please drop your comments.

©Ala O. Wilcox.