Hurrying to class yesterday, I was passing hundreds of people. I could hear bits and pieces of students' conversations when they passed. This situation is an everyday occurrence, but as I passed a girl who seemed to be my age, something stuck out to me. Her eight words struck me like a chord: "I want to be good enough for him." Although I have no context of her statement, I assumed it was about a boy that she's interested in. Her words stuck with me all day, stirring all sorts of discontent in my heart.
The reason for her lingering voice was that I've been there before, and I'm confident that I can list handfuls of other girls who have been in her place, too. Here's what confuses me: why do we continually fall into the trap of self-doubt? From what I've seen, and personally experienced, a lot of this issue stems from focusing on how we can be good enough for SOMEONE ELSE (the boy you like, your friends, etc.).
Putting your worth in other people's hands only leads to emptiness and insecurity. On the other hand, finding your worth in YOU, in who YOU are because YOU know how awesome YOU are. After loving ourselves, true, genuine love will find us. Chrystilina Evert once said, "Instead of looking for the ideal man, become the ideal woman and let him come find you." This pertains to friendships as well.
Take some time to know your worth this week.
Know your worth even if they don't.
