Dear you,
If you're anything like me, you know how difficult life can be. You know that some days, waking up is harder than going to bed. Walking to your car is a lot more difficult than driving to your destination. Doing your laundry takes a lot more work than putting away your clothes.
Living isn't as easy as it seems, but you will survive. "Survival of the fittest" they say, right? You are fit enough to survive. You are strong. You are courageous. You are substantial. Your life matters. The lies you hear are called lies for a reason. The people who leave you, have left for your benefit. Those that are against you might not understand you. But, you need to keep on shining. You need to wake up in the morning and tell yourself how much you need you. That may sound cliche, but without you, you're not going to get too far. Don't let the trials of this life overcome you.
God has made you for a purpose, and the fact that you're breathing means it's being fulfilled. That failed test won't matter when you write that amazing paper. The time you woke up late just gave you a few more minutes of sleep you didn't have last night. Everything happens for a reason. Your outlook will determine your outcome. Look at life differently. Don't be afraid, it's OK to be positive. Surround yourself with people that don't think or look the way you do.
Take risks. Be different. It's OK to see that your glass is half full. It's OK to try and understand what you don't know. It's OK to ask the question that no one else will be bold enough to ask. It's OK to tell her no, to tell him no. It's OK to go alone. It's OK to want more than you think you deserve — you deserve it all. Don't let anyone tell you different. Do you, boo. Thrive.
Sincerely,
Someone Who Stands Where You Stand
