As the new school year is gearing up I have already been
busy busy busy. I had two weeks full of all things Zeta Tau Alpha and I was
able to get to know more of my sisters and even make some new friends. With
recruitment came 139 lovely new members, and the pressure I started to put on
myself to get to know each and every one of them. (Side note: I did realize
that was an impossible task for me to accomplish in a week.) Life is busy no
matter what stage of it you are in, but don’t forget to love yourself first.
Jesus calls us to show love to others. I love that I am called to do that and I
try to show love as much as I can, but I have found that it is easier to love
others when you love yourself as well. Being a girl, naturally I grew up with
insecurities. I had insecurities about my acne, my body shape, even the way I
talked, or walked. As years have passed I have realized how minute all of the
factors are in real life. Instead of showing love to the other girls around me
that I thought were, “perfect” I looked at them with jealousy and envy in my
heart. But what I should have been is happy for those girls that didn’t have
the same struggles that I had. We all have insecurities, but the more accepting
you are of yourself the more accepting you will be of others. So take the time
you need to love yourself. For me I take myself shopping and go to the gym, I
feel like a rock star after a great Zumba session. Find your niche that helps
you get rid of all the negative things you have swirling in your head about
yourself. That being said, with life so busy do not get overwhelmed, do not get
anxious. Jesus has got your back, and trust Him! He won’t give you anything too
big that you and Him cannot conquer together. 1 Peter 5:7 says, “Cast all your
anxiety on Him for He cares for you.” This verse gets me through life. No
matter what you are battling whether it be insecurities or just some life
stuff, HE CARES! But also remember you are stronger than you feel, wiser than
you think, and you will be alright.Friday, August 28, 2015
Love Yourself
As the new school year is gearing up I have already been
busy busy busy. I had two weeks full of all things Zeta Tau Alpha and I was
able to get to know more of my sisters and even make some new friends. With
recruitment came 139 lovely new members, and the pressure I started to put on
myself to get to know each and every one of them. (Side note: I did realize
that was an impossible task for me to accomplish in a week.) Life is busy no
matter what stage of it you are in, but don’t forget to love yourself first.
Jesus calls us to show love to others. I love that I am called to do that and I
try to show love as much as I can, but I have found that it is easier to love
others when you love yourself as well. Being a girl, naturally I grew up with
insecurities. I had insecurities about my acne, my body shape, even the way I
talked, or walked. As years have passed I have realized how minute all of the
factors are in real life. Instead of showing love to the other girls around me
that I thought were, “perfect” I looked at them with jealousy and envy in my
heart. But what I should have been is happy for those girls that didn’t have
the same struggles that I had. We all have insecurities, but the more accepting
you are of yourself the more accepting you will be of others. So take the time
you need to love yourself. For me I take myself shopping and go to the gym, I
feel like a rock star after a great Zumba session. Find your niche that helps
you get rid of all the negative things you have swirling in your head about
yourself. That being said, with life so busy do not get overwhelmed, do not get
anxious. Jesus has got your back, and trust Him! He won’t give you anything too
big that you and Him cannot conquer together. 1 Peter 5:7 says, “Cast all your
anxiety on Him for He cares for you.” This verse gets me through life. No
matter what you are battling whether it be insecurities or just some life
stuff, HE CARES! But also remember you are stronger than you feel, wiser than
you think, and you will be alright.