Imperfections

The past couple of days I've thought a lot about character. About what it means it be unhappy with who you are or what you've done. Because sometimes I am unhappy with who I am.

I don't like that I cannot seem to stand up and be that person everyone looks to for leadership. I don't like feeling that I am trying my hardest at something, and I'm still not doing well.

I'm the type of person who cares so much about everything and everyone that when something I'm responsible for is not perfect I'm crushed.

These feelings can be quite common for students. In new environments it's hard to adjust sometimes. Now that I'm adjusting, I'm trying to find my place in society-- and figure out how who I am will affect what others think of me.

It's hard to advance in a crowd when others feel you aren't doing well and you take it to heart. Most of the time criticism is meant to help, not hinder. As a person I know that, but it's hard to be the little engine that could sometimes.

So who am I? I'm a lover, a friendly and caring person, a writer, a talker, a performer, and a giver. I am one person fighting to do her best.

Who am I not? A person willing to yell in order for you to hear me.

This is an issue when you expect to be heard. I encourage my readers to take some time to think of who you are, and what that means for you to be successful in all that you do. Because I'm realizing that there's a lot about myself that I need to work on to be taken seriously. We all do. Life is a climb and everyone should strive to get to the top of your personal mountain. What I'm feeling doesn't feel good, but it's necessary for me to realize these things in order to change. I will reach for my summit the best that I can. I hope you all do the same.

(courtesy of 1funny.com)

Till next time...