Melanie Fiona Instagram – #SayYes to CHANGE! ✂️💁🏾‍♀️ For most of my life I had long hair…not just kinda long.. but down to my ass, sit on it long. As a child, my hair took over more than half my body… and my mother would never let me cut it. It became a badge honor in our culture and in mainstream culture, a sign of beauty. Truthfully I never revered my hair as much as other people did, but I guess the overwhelming praise that came along with having long hair became a part of my identity. Who would I be if I didn’t have this long hair? Would people still view me the same? Would I lose the “signature” feature that so many people came to recognize me for? I realized a lot of what I was holding me back from my big chop were the opinions and fears of everyone else. My hair was carrying the memories the energy and the trauma of every year that I had lived. So one day, without notice announcement or the opinions of others, I went to the salon and cut it off. I was ready. I didn’t need the permission or approval of anyone else except for myself and God. THE RELEASE!!!!!! 🙌🏾 I instantly felt lighter…. Physically, spiritually, emotionally, energetically. I was desperate to feel different and seeing myself different was just the start. I LOVED IT. Shortly after this, I made several life decisions to sever ties with people and situations that were no longer aligned with the direction and goals I was seeking for myself. I dove deeper into my spirituality and creativity. It was beautiful time in my life… and has proven to be a pivotal decision and moment in my evolution. 💫 What change will you #SayYes to??