On shoes.

I got some new boots the other day, and I started thinking about how I felt in them. Not just physically, but emotionally. Then I started thinking about each pair of shoes that I wear. I realized that I feel different in each pair:

My hiking boots make me feel strong and confident. I'm not worried about falling because I know my ankles are secure. I walk with a sense of purpose and meaning.

My sporty Merrells make me feel comfortable in my skin. I almost feel decadent when I am walking around in these shoes. I feel more inclined to taking risks and being silly. I walk with a spring.

My dressy Merrells make me feel smart and feminine. I take extra care with things like walking *cough* when I wear these shoes. I walk deliberately and delicately.

My tennis shoes make me feel industrious. I feel that I need to get things done in these shoes. I walk in short bursts of business.

My Tevas make me feel carefree and easy-going. Things always take their time when I'm in my flip-flops. I walk leisurely.

My heels don't make it out of the closet. How could they stand a chance against such an army of personalities?