I'm pretty sure the last post I completed was on the power of words. The power of words to
motivate, encourage, and help people. This one is going to be a different side of that. In all that is going on in your life, sometimes the people who care about you either A, don't know you're struggling, or B, aren't in a position to help. This is a problem we've all had. When things are falling apart, and no one is there to hold you. Everyone should have people to depend on, to help when you're down, but sometimes you don't have someone else. And when that happens?
Rabbit trail alert! I'm an introvert. An introvert who can hide it pretty well, but still an introvert. I'm also the oldest. My younger sister is both one of the smartest people I've ever met, and a bit of a diva. I love her to death, but with a military father often overseas and being constantly outshined by her, that doesn't leave a lot of attention for me. It took me 13 years to figure out I might need to be my own hero. I couldn't articulate it then, but I can now.
Be your own hero.
You know, you are the only human you have control over. That has to count for something, right? Let me ask you something. What is it that you want? In life, that is. What do you want before you die? Don't answer right away. Take your time and think about it.
Did you know you can have it? The thing you want most, whether that is a family, recognition, happiness, a successful business, whatever. You can have it! And getting there? That is how you become your own hero.
It can be difficult. Usually we're falling apart because we worry we aren't enough in one capacity or another. I would like to encourage you in this aspect. In the words of Vira Riddle, "your workload does not determine your value." That's a valid point! Your grades, your activities, your schedule, none of those things determine your worth. Actually, if you're struggling in this area, I would suggest reading her full blog post on the subject at https://virariddle.com/blog. My only complaint is that she didn't write it sooner. But back to my main point.
Hero. That person you wish you were. Be him. Be her. You can! Because you have control over yourself. This is your first step. If you're stuck right now, in responsibilities or work or just a bad situation, you don't have to get out of those things to become the person you want to be. That can get started now.
If you can, start compiling two things. A, a list of goals. Short and long term. From things you want to get done today, to the biggest, long-term goal you have. B, a stash of motivation. Quotes, stories, verses, songs, prayers, anything you come across that motivates or uplifts you. This will come in handy later. When the world is falling apart, sit and cry for a few minutes, drink a glass of water, pull out your motivations, and refocus.
You're still young, no matter your age. And if you're a teenager like I am, this is the time when you start taking power over your own life. Please, still respect your parents rules and guidelines. At least until you're out. But when power is offered to you? Take it! There's an entire world out there. And if you are your own hero, how could you possibly lose?
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