"Stop Feeling Sorry for Yourself"

I think it is an important phrase, don't you? Also, I think some people don't quite grasp it fully, they think its just harsh. To be completely honest; I was one of those people who didn't quite grasp it fully until recently (but its better late than never!)

The things we want most in life are love, happiness, chocolate, or if you're a competitive eater; a bathroom. But with the exception of a few of those listed items the only way we are ever going to get them (and be truly happy) is if we stop feeling sorry for ourselves. We can't sit around and say "I've got baggage," " I'll never find my prince/princess," "good stuff like that doesn't happen to people like me. I'm just average." My god, you are so wrong. You are not average- you are amazing. You are beautiful, and I am proud of you for making it this far with the problems that you have had to deal with, but stop feeling sorry for yourself. Instead feel inspired by yourself, and aspire to inspire others someday.

I challenge you: If you are in a situation at work or school or bobsled practice and you start to hear yourself saying "its too much," "I'm not smart enough," "I feel stupid" or all of the other cruel things you can say to yourself, just stop and literally say "stop feeling sorry for yourself" and then get back to work.

Be kind to yourself, there is only one you; and I am thankful that you are here.

MR

Transitions

Life, is about transition. Not necessarily the act of transitioning, but what those transitions allow you to recognize about yourself.

My current transition is from student to graduate. I made it through college, I may not have passed with flying colors (although now I recognize various colors I didn't see before,) but I still made it none the less. Transitioning is important-especially this transition- it is a time to find out who we are going to be.

In a transition it is important to ask yourself a few questions:

Where do I plan to go?

Who do I plan to be?

What do I want to do?

What changes do I have to make?

What other questions should I ask?!

Ask these questions, and constantly ask new questions in order to figure out how you wish to tell your story (or sing your song.)

Oscar Wilde said "Be yourself; everyone else is already taken."

I think that I needed this statement in the past, as I was the reflection of those around me in past transitions. But, now its time to find out who I am.