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Welcome to my blog! I am excited about this new venture that was inspired by a recent purchase of my Blue Suede Shoes! These Blue Suede Shoes are truly symbolic to me, since I have wanted a pair since childhood, when I heard Elvis sing, "Blue Suede Shoes." I didn't want just any Blue Suede Shoes, but they had to be delightfully outdated, previously worn, and a perfect fit. This is no easy task believe me. I have spent years in various states and two foreign countries looking. Finding these shoes is symbolic for me, like a kiss from God; there they were enticing me to try them on. The moment I had slipped my feet into them, I was "...All Shook Up!" It had been over 31 years since the desire hit me to acquire my first pair of Blue Suede Shoes, and there they were! It is not just about the shoe, but it is the symbolism they embody. They symbolize my life-long quest to learn to just "be" and not fight it. They are about self-acceptance, and learning to love who you are regardless of the infringements of society. They are about establishing me in a shameless, self-loving way. You don't know me if you never knew I wanted Blue Suede Shoes! So, do anything, but don't step on my Blue Suede Shoes!
Ever heard these Cliche's?
"If the shoe fits, wear it."
"You've got some big shoes to fill..."
"The shoe is on the other foot."
"Don't judge someone until you walk a mile in their shoes."
"If I were in your shoes."
"Goody two-shoes."
"I felt bad because I had no shoes, until I met a man who had no feet."
 "Walk a mile in my shoes."
 "It will be hard to try and fill his shoes."
If you really consider these phrases, you see that each of them refers to the deeper meaning of a person. They encompass fitting in where you belong, whether or not you follow in another's footsteps, or forge your own. They cover having compassion and empathy on what someone else is going through, and being able to validate THEIR feelings as human, no matter how they got there. Some refer to being thankful for the blessings you have. One cries out for mercy from others' criticism, and beseeching them for understanding by saying "walk a mile in my shoes." There is even one that embodies unsolicited advice! There is also the jealousy-based jeer at someone else's virtue, or maybe it is an indictment against a pious and judgmental person. Point being, shoes have significant symbolism in most cultures, as do feet. But we won't go there today.  I will talk about the feet that we put into our shoes another day.
Be sure to click on the "the song that started it all" and look at the lyrics of "Blue Suede Shoes".