If your shoes could talk, what would they say about you?

If your shoes could talk, what would they say about you? We live in a world where maintaining an image has become more relevant than remaining authentic. How many fake worlds would crumble if suddenly our silent witnesses could talk? Shoes go everywhere with us, they accompany us to all our adventures, they know our weaknesses and our strengths, they have seen us in our bests and worst moments. If they could talk, they would have many tales to share. I know this is a hypothetical question for obvious reasons, but play the game with me. If your shoes could talk, would you let them talk? Would you be ashamed or proud of what they say?

Nowadays, with all the social media frenzy, people have become very resourceful in creating fake facades and in manipulating reality just to fit in or be “accepted.” Instead of presenting the truth, they keep immersing themselves in the mainstream game by showing perfect lives that don’t exist. Just open your Instagram account to see how deep this problem has become. Why is it so hard to present yourself like you are? Why is it a problem to show your vulnerability to others? Why is it so crucial to portray yourself as perfect? Why do people have this need to be approved by others? People have become seekers of likes and thumbs up. They’ve been placing their value and worthiness in other people’s hands, and this is a recipe for disaster.

I have to confess that I’m working on detoxifying myself from this necessity of approval, and it’s been the most freeing and rewarding experience. I’ve learned that my value or work value should not depend on others. No one should have that kind of power over you, not even the closest persons to you. I’ve also learned that this necessity comes from our insecurities and low self-esteem. When you’re confident, and you know who you’re and what you have to offer, you don’t need the likes to feel accomplished. I have regained control, and now I know that my value is inside me and not on something external. I don’t need anyone to accept or approve of me because I have learned to love myself and love what I do. If someone doesn’t value me, it’s their loss and their problem. I have learned to concentrate on the people who know how valuable I am. The only approval I need is God's approval. I learned to see myself through God’s eyes. I am the apple of His eyes, and I am valuable and worthy for Him. He sees me completed, redeemed. In Him, I am strong.

I am not afraid of what my shoes could tell because I am presenting myself like I am, with all my flaws and insecurities at sight. I am not ashamed anymore of showing my vulnerability and insecurities because I know I am not the only one with them. I invite you to come out of the vicious circle and embrace the real you. I assure you that it would be a freeing experience like no other. Let’s free ourselves from the pressure and start showing ourselves as we are.

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I dare you to make a vulnerable post today, to show everyone the real you. Maybe share your insecurities or talk about your flaws. Let other's see you as you are and let them walk in your shoes for a little bit. Add the hashtag #walkinmy to your post so I can see it.