Location: Floor
Listening to: Music I love
Avoiding: Physics.lit.hw
I am me.
It's a simple statement, but I couldn't be happier any other way. I may be rather unconventional at times it makes me happy to be just that. That being said, I like to make people wonder. Many find me peculiar, but I don't think that's a bad thing. See, dear reader, I know what I know to be right, and I stand for that. I am what almost every other teens worst fear is. Myself. I it was Marinnane Williamson who so eloquently said;
"Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are
powerful beyond measure. It is our
light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves,
Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous? Actually, who are you
not to be?
You are a child of God. Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you. We are all meant to
shine, as children do. We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. It's not just in some of us;
it's in everyone. And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others."
I especially like that last line.
As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others. I've recently been sown by several different people the power I have with in myself to change lives. I hold these people near and dear to my heart.
But really, Who are we NOT to be??? We all have so much potential so why not actualize it? Who cares if you've never played a new sport, why not try it? Who cares if a subject you love in school is considered nerdy? In fact, who cares who did what with who this weekend? NO ONE! Which is fantastic, because the only person that really does care is yourself - and if everyone is busy thinking about themselves well... i say put that aside for a few moments. Open your eyes to those around you. Give people compliments. Smile. Be Confident. Be you. and have no fear. Because strange as it seems, that confidence can be ground breaking. If you are yourself, people will want to be with you. Soon, you'll be talking to people you never even knew, helping others be confident in themselves also. People generally notice one of two things. Confidence or Arrogance; the two are often placed in the same category but are extremely different. One cannot exist with the other. Plain as light and dark. So let it be confidence. Surround yourself with people who build each other up. Don't let them drag you down, (although it will happen) continue to exhibit kindness and love - help them be confident.
If there's anything I've learned these past few years of high school it's that you can be the most confident person in the world, but there's always room to grow. You're going to feel under appreciated, but you won't remember those moments - all you'll remember is the days you had a smile on your face... so why not make them all that way? You're going to remember how it felt when he grabbed your hand in the hallway the first time, how embarrassed you felt when your silly video was played infront of the whole school. How content you felt at the end of Prom, that it all went smoothly. How nervous you were for your many firsts - first class, first date, first kiss, first game. How it was to be the new kid. How some days were just completely spontaneous. How one person of thing could make you smile for weeks on end. It's amazing. Enjoy it. It goes by way to fast, and it's a wild ride. Seek the adventure in everyday. Love who you are. You'll go far in this world.
I hope people will think of me, and a smile will come to their face.
TV Live :)
Spectacular day of shenanigans in the park!
Sometimes we just need to laugh at ourselves, and when we spill our salad all over the floor while telling crazy stories.
