A frequent statement people tell me is "you are overly-positive" or "she's always smiling". I always took it as a inspiring compliment. I have a child-like wonderment, I trust people, and I see the best possibility in every outcome. However, I also believed that it was ok to push down my emotions; such as, sadness or anger. I only wanted to be happy because I refuse to let people see my cry. I do cry, but I put on a smile and remind myself that I am a overcomer: that there is always a ray of hope somewhere.
People always tell me that I can do what most people have trouble with. One my friends, he said that I can put a smile on my face throughout the day. I know what this is called. Optimism. I asked a random sample of my closest friends to describe me in one word. The list goes from: amazing, bubbly, chipper, energetic, inspiring, joyful, optimistic, naïve, reliable and sweet! These words do describe me! I think I get these traits from chipper parents! Sweet. Is the popular trait! I always know a sweet thing to say when someone is feeling blue.
Sunflowers are said to bring Joy into a person's life. I have always felt like a sunflower because they are: bright, beautiful, and joyful. If a sunflower was a person; they would listen to upbeat Taylor Swift songs, dream about prince-charming, and know every single Frozen song. A sunflower would also know how to brighten the atmosphere with it's sunny disposition and charming demeanor. Sunflowers symbolize happiness. Sunflowers are the ray of hope in this world.
Everyone has a backstory that makes them an overcomer. It is a good thing not a bad thing. A person's backstory is what makes them unique, sets us apart from everyone else. I now know this. If there is anything I would go back and tell my 16 year old self it would be that PEOPLE DO CARE! There is always someone watching out for you. There is always someone who is smiling because of your smiling impact!
