Yesterday was pretty decent. Not the most ideal day but nothing to overtly complain about. Ate well, which is becoming increasingly challenging without my parents being home haha. I did weigh myself this morning only to find out that I have officially lost 20 lbs!! Super stoked about it! Wore a shirt today that I normally wear and it looks big on me now. Its really awesome to see the progress that I've made.
Today's Topic: Find Your Voice
Last week I had met with a very close friend of mine. She had asked me for advice regarding a situation she was going through. I told her exactly how I felt about it. She mentioned that her mother had given her similar advice and that others have given her different advice. Our discussion triggered a deeper train of thought. We began to discuss the idea of finding your own voice.
Quite often people ask and give advice. The general idea behind advice is a good one. It helps you see things from different perspectives and allows you to navigate situations a little more smoothly. I think the biggest flaw in asking for advice is when we take that advice and apply it just because someone else thought that was the best move. It is important to use others advice to build your own thoughts. You must find your own voice.
For years and years I lived my life based on what others thought were my best moves. I would go through something and whatever my friends' advice would be for me I would follow it. When I began to get out of shape and my parents would give me advice, I would start to change some things but I would never stick to it. My sister would give me advice for how to better in school and I would start to do a little better but it just wouldn't continue. I have realized that in order to truly grow as a person I had to find my own voice. I needed to take all of the advice people have given me and my life and accept them into my thoughts and use them as pieces of my own voice. By using the opinions of others to help build your own voice, it enables you to have a deep belief in what you are doing.
I challenge each of you to find your own voice and to continue your own growth as people. It is so important to take control of your own life. When you find your own voice you take more responsibility for your actions. By following someones advice directly deep in your heart you can always blame that person for pointing you in the wrong direction. By taking what someone says and apply it within your own thought process it enables you to take sole responsibility for your actions and that is key to gaining control of your life.
Take control....
Find your voice....
Love yall
Chris, Heir of Slytherin
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