"Now, I have accepted the fact that I am more than capable of making this journey".

For my first Odyssey article, I thought that it would be highly appropriate to talk about how I finally committed to writing for The Odyssey. Cheesy, right? However, I believe that writing our thoughts and feelings about something we feel strongly about is very significant when it comes to expressing ourselves. When my friend told me that she was an editor for the Odyssey, I couldn’t help but think that she was extremely talented and that I would never be able to live up to such expectations in my life. I was so busy with everything that was going on in my life such as college classes, small groups, and the other major responsibilities of living alone in a single dorm. However, with a lot of prayer and encouragement, I finally decided that I wanted to write for Odyssey. Here are five things that went through my mind while trying to make this life changing decision.

1. Self-Doubt

Can I really do this? This is such a huge commitment.....I don't know if I should do this. (That question went through my mind A LOT!)

2. Self-Realization....followed by more doubt

You know what? I CAN do this! I might have to make an organized schedule on when to upload my articles, but I CAN do this!......or can i?

3. Confidence

After my friend encouraged me and reassured me that she would be there every step of the way, I started to realize that I definitely have the potential to do this. My whole attitude about writing changed all because of one amazing friend's encouraging pep talks.

4. Where do I even start????

Yeah.....when I finally made the decision to start writing for Odyssey, I had NO CLUE where to begin.....good thing my editor lives right down the hall from me!

5. Self-Acceptance

I have come a long way from where I was just a few days ago. A few days ago, I was engaged in a battle of self-doubt and insecurity. However, that was then......Now, I have accepted the fact that I am more than capable of making this journey. I now realize that I can't let doubt define who I am.

I hope that you can all learn from this article and can come to realize that whatever it is that you may be dealing with, YOU CAN DO IT!!!

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