Lately, I Have Been In My Bag
- Ny'zaiyah
- Jul 22
- 2 min read
Updated: Aug 22
Lately, I have been in my bag.
Not just creatively, but emotionally, spLately, I have been in my bag.
Not just creatively—but emotionally, spiritually, and reflectively too. I’ve been scrolling through old photos, diving deep into the archives of my camera roll, and it’s wild how much can shift over time. All changes… they tell stories. Some loud and bold, others quiet and full of lessons.
And as I’ve been reflecting, I’ve also been revisiting some of my old jewelry designs—pieces I made in different seasons of my life. Some I forgot even existed. But as I looked at them, I didn’t just see old work—I saw seeds. I saw intention. I saw energy that still deserves to shine.
So I’ve been reviving them—reworking the classics, breathing new life into what once was. Honoring the original vision while letting the evolved me speak through the details. There’s something powerful about giving your past creations a second wind. It’s like reconnecting with a version of yourself you’re finally ready to embrace.
It’s not just nostalgia—it’s a reminder.
A reminder of how far I’ve come. Of the pieces of myself I once hid. Of how I used to dim my light just to make others comfortable. But I can see now, in those photos—through the smiles, the jewelry, the eyes—that I was always becoming. Even when I didn’t realize it.
I’m realizing that “being in my bag” isn’t just about grinding or creating. It’s about knowing your worth. Trusting your pace. Allowing yourself to be—unapologetically, loudly, softly, freely.
So yes, I’ve been in my bag. And while I’m building, creating, and dreaming—I’m also reflecting, healing, and honoring the woman I was, the woman I am, and the one I’m still becoming.
If you haven’t checked your own archives in a while—do it. Remind yourself of your evolution. There’s magic in the journey, and you are living proof.
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