Sometimes we use the negatives to develop the best moments of our lives. The negatives may mean cutting out the people who gave you some of the most memorable moments of our lives. While letting go is not easy, you must move on to get to the best parts of your life. Recently, I let go of someone I thought would hold a spot in my life forever. Although that seems superficial and a generalization because I am so young, I believed it to be true. It was decided that neither one of us could continue on the way that we were going, and that it would be beneficial for the both of us to leave things as they were, and move on. The best part of this is, the fact that every new beginning comes from some other beginnings end.
To say I am a busy person is an understatement. I take 18 credits, I commute, I'm in a sorority and on top of it all, I am job hunting. A lot of other people rely on me. Previously I invested too much time ignoring my schoolwork and responsibilities for this commitment because I believed in it, involved all of my time in it, and because it was an investment to me and my future. Shortly thereafter l got the wake up call that I felt I needed. I was lost, but I am finding myself. College helps facilitate that process. I am finding my voice, my niche, my strength, my place in the world. I realized that just because it was the end of the commitment, does not mean it is the end of the world. I could not lose sight of what I set out to do. I picked myself back up and threw myself into my school work and extra-curricular activities. I published my first article, I got perfect scores on my midterms, I am networking and getting myself out there, I am building friendships, my future. I never would have if I continued on my old path.
I am grateful for the way that things turned out for me because every experience I've ever had, including this one has shaped me into the young woman I am today. I am resilient, strong, smart, beautiful, and know my self-worth. I also know that my self worth cannot be determined by others depictions of me, but rather my own depiction of myself. This is not to brag, it is not to boast, but it is to inspire. It is to inspire others like me who have been in similar situations come to the realization that you too, will be a success story especially if you believe in yourself and the power of self-discovery. If you are stuck between hanging on and letting go, let go. It is hard, but it is worth it. There is nobody that knows yourself better, than yourself. Take the opportunity of being independent and seize everything you've ever wanted for yourself. In the end everything you do is for yourself, your grades, your degree, your career, is all for you. Remember that.
