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What I Would Say to High-School-Me

Don’t worry about what other people think of you. Seriously. You know the quote “Those mind don’t matter, those that don’t mind, matter?” Well, that statement is true. You’ll find who your real friends are by staying true to yourself. Don’t try to pretend to be something you’re not, because in the end, you’re only hurting yourself. Finding who you are in this world is hard enough, don’t add to it by avoiding finding yourself and what your passion is.

If he made you feel insecure in any way possible, he’s not worth your time. The guy that you fall for should make you feel good about yourself, and help you aspire to be the best all around person that you can be. If he makes you feel sad or insecure in any way, leave him. He’s not worth it. It will only break your heart in the end, and quite frankly it’s not worth your time. The right guy for you is out there somewhere, and you’re destined to meet him. The time will come when it’s right.

Be outgoing and friendly no matter what. Even if you’re having a bad day, always remember that someone could be having an even worse day. Remember that some people are very good at hiding their true emotions, and I know this because I am one of those people. So be kind and friendly to everyone. Everyone is fighting a battle, whether you know it or not.

Remain positive. Things aren’t always going to go the way that you plan or hope for them to go. It’s just all a part of your journey. There are going to be bumps in the road, but that doesn’t mean you stop traveling. You push through because you are stronger than you know. You’re too young to be filled with so much negativity. Always remember that there is a light at the end of the tunnel.

Take that risk you’ve been debating about. Risks are scary. Everyone is afraid of rejection or to hear an answer that they don’t want to hear. Trust me, you would rather know, instead of wondering “what if” for the rest of your life. Risks are so scary, but life in general is scary. That’s what it’s all about. If you’re not scared and taking the risks on these fears, then what are you doing with your life? 

It’s okay to make mistakes. Everyday you’re learning something new, and mistakes are a part of these lessons. This leads back to the “what if” concept in life. Sometimes, even if you know something is a mistake, wouldn’t you rather make that mistake and learn from it, rather than wonder “I wonder what would happen if...” Go make that mistake anyway. It’s okay. Don’t think about what other people will think. If people say it’s a mistake, but you believe it will make you happy, go for it.

It’s okay to cry. Some people believe that crying is a sign of weakness. I grew up in a household where I was taught this from a very young age. But as I grew older, I found that crying helps so much. Do not bottle up your emotions, because it will only build up inside you until you can’t take it anymore. Just let it all out. It’s okay. Crying is not a sign of weakness, but shows that you are strong enough to show your emotions.

You’re stronger than you know. Don’t ever give up. Just because you get into a fight with your best friend, go through a break-up, or things just don’t seem to be going your way, don’t put yourself down or stay upset about it for too long. Just remember, you’ve survived your whole life up to this point, so why should that mean you give up now?

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Extraordinarily Unextraordinary

Do you ever stop to wonder why things are the way that they are? If there are obvious reasons as to why things are happening that you are completely oblivious to you? Or if there is a path that is set out for each person, and everything that happens is just a part of said path?

I am a firm believer in a mixture of both. What if God has a plan for you, and all these crazy things happen because it’s just how it was mapped out before you were even brought into this world? However, we all know that life will always get in the way, and crazier things happen on top of those crazy things that were already planned. It makes me wonder if it was part of the original plan, or if these occurrences happen and the deviation from the plan creates a whole new plan for you.

What if you made a different decision in that one situation, and the other action was supposed to be the action that was planned from the start? What if you were supposed to end up in one point in life, yet somehow you ended up in the complete opposite end of the spectrum? What if everything that led you to this moment in time, wasn’t even a part of God’s plan for you to begin with?

It’s a fact that life is just going to be full of “what if,” but what matters is how you handle the possible outcomes of these “what if’s.” 

To be completely honest, I’m still trying to figure out these questions. I don’t know who I am or where I stand in this world. But to be quite honest, I do believe that I have not made a significant impact to the world, or for any one person in general to be honest. I hope one day I can be extraordinary enough to make an impact in someone’s life since I have yet to do so.