Shine Bright

“Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness, that most frightens us. Your playing small does not serve the world. -Timo Cruz, Coach Carter

“Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.” – Dr. Martin Luther King

“I Wish I could show you when you are lonely or in darkness the astonishing light of your own being” – Hafiz

Grade school and high school can be difficult times for some people.  These are critical times for young people in who we become as adults. As adolescents, we are developing our identity and beliefs about others and forming relationships.  These times can also be detrimental to young people.

I was bullied in my younger years.  Not physically, but bullied verbally.  People made me feel like an outcast.  I was the butt of their jokes and disrespected.  At the time, I didn’t know better.  I just thought that’s the way it was.  I was meant to be bullied.  I was nobody. I wasn’t special or good in my own way.

Now, I see how wrong I was.  I was wrong to believe them.  I was wrong to go along with what others and society said about me.  It took me awhile to find that out. I finally realized I have a light inside me.  I can shine bright and not care what people think. Remember, you are SPECIAL.  You have a PURPOSE.  You are GOOD.  Do not let anyone else tell you something different. Aim to believe in yourself.  Love what makes you different.  Celebrate your uniqueness.  Once you do, people will notice.  They will change their minds.  They will not make you feel bad anymore.  Shine your light and you will rise higher!  As Always, Eat, Move, and Improve!

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