I'm not what you would call your average 13 year old girl, I mean I'm writing on my own blog. I've been called a 30 year old trapped inside a 13 year old's body (thanks Mom). I don't go by the typical teenage girl lifestyle. I don't play sports, I'm not a cheerleader, and sports just aren't really my cup of tea. But that's okay!
It's okay if you don't like sports.
It's okay if you LOVE sports.
It's okay if you don't have many friends.
It's okay if you're not with the "popuar kids."
It's okay if you're not good at everything.
It's okay if some people don't like you.
It's okay if you haven't found your passion yet.
The only thing that isn't okay is not liking yourself.
Sometimes being with the so called popular group isn't a good thing. I used to desperately try to be friends with them and get in their super exclusive group. I eventually became really great friends with one of these "populars" and everything was good for maybe 4 months. Then it became extremely damaging and stressful. No fragile teenage girl should go through that just to be considered cool.
You probably go to school which means you probably have (or used to have) a physical education class most famously known as the dreaded PE. If you're anything like me, hearing those two letters makes you involuntarily roll your eyes and maybe even get a bit nevous. PE is where the unathletic person is automatically pitied, made fun of, ignored, forgotten, and worthless. Sure you can sing, act, dance, write, or make straight A's, but can you throw a ball? The point is, remember your talents will take you farther than having the ability to throw balls in a hoop net circle thing or whatever sport you've been told to do.
You may have a very healthy level of confidence, but sometimes peoples' words are going to get to you because you're human. Sometimes you may just feel like you HAVE to go tell (insert bullies' name here) how horrible they are, but you just need to take a second to collect you thoughts, take a few deep breaths, and pray and ask God to calm you down. Also, praying for this person wouldn't hurt. If you contine to pray for them, eventually you'll begin to have compassion on them. And, let's face it, you probably wouldn't go and give them a taste of their own medicine, anyways. You'll probably just stare at them intensely for a few seconds and then they'll catch you then you'll be angry AND embarrassed.
But seriously, to love yourself and your life you need to have a strong relationship with God. Trying to be happy with everything in your life without God vs. with God is just a breathtaking difference. Talking to God and reading the guidance He has provided for us really will help you to appreciate what you have, your talents, your friends, and YOURSELF! :)
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