As I mentioned on my home page, I am a hairstylist. I’ve been in the hair industry for about 10 years, (and not to brag or anything, but I know my shit!) 
Within those 10 years, I have met so many different women, all walks of life. I have to say, we are an incredible gender. Being a hairstylist, people tend to open up to me about their personal lives. I think it is easy for people to talk about personal issues to a third party. Whether it be to just blow off steam or be a shoulder to cry on, I’ve been a psychiatrist to countless clients. That brings me to this post.
I can not tell you how many times I have had clients come in and breakdown. Some facing unfaithful partners, sudden deaths in the family (one especially heart breaking when she lost her teenage daughter), bitter divorces, and work related issues. It pains me to see my clients, my friends, in this “darker place”, because to me, as an outsider looking in, it is incredible to see how they have grown and changed. I’m not going to lie, there are a couple who concern me. They see themselves at the bottom of a hole and can’t seem to find a way out. I just continue to offer my support (and advice if wanted) and hope they soon realize how special they are, even to me, just their stylist.
At the same time, I am amazed to witness the transformation of these women. Some of which, in the past, would come in with a timid demeanor, and now are evolving into this beacon of strength. For the most part, I have seen women embrace life again… being feisty, taking chances, living without fear. Realizing that just because a certain chapter is complete in their life, does not mean their story has ended.
Everyone’s life is forever changing. That is the only way we learn and grow… you just have to be willing to ask yourself… can you be strong enough to let go of the past, wise enough not to obsess over the future, and passionate enough to embrace the present. When you get down to it, all we have is the present…this one moment. This one second in your life where everything may not be as you like it, but it is yours to do with. Seize the day!!!
Blessed be
