believe in yourself

Good evening, People.

I’m here tonight to let you know that I believe in you.

I’ve been around for a good while and I’ve seen many things. I’ve seen some wonderful things and met some awesome people. I’ve also seen horrible things and met some terrible people. All of these things and all of those people have made me the person I am today.

I used to be quiet, shy and very unsure of myself. I grew up thinking I was stupid and ugly. For years I’d wear my bangs long to hide my face. I kept to myself because I didn’t think anyone would like me. I didn’t think I had anything to offer the world, so I never bothered to try.

Fortunately, with the help of a good friend, I stopped thinking that I was stupid and ugly. It took a while, but he never gave up on me. One day, a miracle happened. I literally woke up and realized that he was right. I think I was about 25 years old the day I woke up and said, “I’m not dumb. In fact, I’m pretty smart. And I may not the most beautiful girl in the world, but I’m certainly not ugly. I deserve all the good things in life that everyone wants, love, peace, and happiness.”

Now, I can honestly say that I’ve grown into a beautiful and positive woman who is truly confident and happy. I finally believe in myself completely. I also know now that it’s not what’s on the outside, it’s what’s on the inside. It’s your heart that makes you beautiful or ugly. And it’s up to you to become the kind of person you want to be.

You can be anything you want to be. You can be a wallflower, afraid to let the world see you. You can be a doubter and feel like a failure. You can stay where you are, stuck, because of what others say or because you’ve made so many mistakes, never believing that you are or can be better than you were.

Whatever you choose to be, you can be it. And how you treat others is a reflection of who you really are.

Selfishness, lack of responsibility for your own actions, or using and manipulating others are very unattractive traits that will keep you trapped in a lonely and miserable life.

But if you have faith, hope and truth in your life, if you appreciate the little things like the fact that you’re alive in an amazing world full of miracles, and start being grateful, knowing that each day is another chance to make things better, you’ll find that life doesn’t always suck.

Pray every day. Keep the faith. Stay positive. Dream big. Never quit. Be real, honest, kind and forgiving. Find joy and beauty in the world or become these things.

Don’t be afraid of failing or of what others think or say about you. Don’t seek validation from others. And don’t let the past define your future.

Time goes by so fast, don’t waste a moment of it! You’ve got this! Believe in yourself!

Peace & Love,

JoJo, The Burque Bitch