Thursday thoughts: You’ve got to stand (stand up, stand up!) for what you believe in.
Religious affiliations aside, the Veggie Tales’ song “Stand” is something I am realizing just now really changed my life.
I mean, I am a Christian, but if you’re not, or not religious then the lyrics are still something to ponder over. How many of us can really say they can stand up for their beliefs?
I entered my first year of college with the plan of really being myself. To really break the mold you’re going to have to stand up for yourself regardless of what it is you believe. I’ve found that you can become really unpopular quite fast this way, but honestly, why does it matter? If you’re a strong enough person to have convictions, you are a strong enough person to withstand friendship meltdowns, questioning busybodies and even your own doubts.
What I’m trying to say is that it’s tough, but it’s worth it.
You find out your true friends and your true beliefs and you can make a better case for yourself. You also end up being more optimistic in a strange sense – nothing can hurt me now, I’ve decided it, so life is so much better. I can enjoy it more.
This is a short post because I’m tired. But, three blogging days in a row is good for me!
