Day Two: Uplifted with a Smile

Song that's resounded in my head: What Are Words- Chris Medina
Mood: Peaceful

Today, as I marched up the stairs to class, behind the boy who professed his thoughts the day before, I held no anger inside. I felt more numb than anything. The old me would have been upset with his presence and probably feeling embarrassed and sad, but rather I felt peace surrounding me.

An important event that bookmarked my day came from a friend who felt disappointed and upset. I remember feeling doubtful as she, which I came to conclude that that did not bring me peace nor happiness. Instead, I decided to put some words together to let her know that people care; to let her know she's not a failure; to let her know that she is More. The reaction made me smile because others started to contribute a positive feedback, and I'm really sure that those comments made her smile, if not, cheered her up.

Another incident that happened about an hour, came from a text which regards the whole ASB ideal. It said: "I'm tired of all the things that are said behind my back". What did I text back? It went a little something like this: "Worry about yourself and only yourself. You make and lose friends in high school- don't let that defeat you. Just stand out strong. Stop wasting energy on things that aren't worth your time. Just be you- don't care too much about what people say. Life is a competition within itself. You fight your own battles- just don't choose battles to fight in. Don't worry too much. Just live in every moment, fondly. With or without someone with you along the way."
^I hope that was a good enough response for them to mean in their text "Okay. Thanks for your advice. I gotchu.'

So, as I end the second day of Lent, I feel Uplifted. I feel like it is my service to make others happy- that way, it can keep me happy. You are your environment, at times. Therefore, you can have a saddened environment and just feel down. Other times, you can have a positive environment, and be happy. In a math equation, I could definitely be the absolute value of anyone- in other words, I can keep them positive :)

I don't have much more to say, but I will end with a letter to those who need reassurance:

You Are Beautiful. You Are Great. You are YOU.

Don't let anything surpass you with fear,

Take it up with Humble Confidence and Faith.

Believe. Believe that You are GOOD ENOUGH.

Do NOT sell yourself short for anything less.

I am taking up my own advice, so believe when I say this.

When all else fades, take some silence to think.

Don't retract but pull forward.

At any time in grief, stress or saddness,

Blog, Pray, Talk to God, take some silence to think.

Afterall, the only thing you'd lose from that is the negativity.

Think.Love.Believe.Pray.Inspire.

Love always,

Mariann