Lose Yourself | The Odyssey Online
Start writing a post
Student Life

Lose Yourself

But never give up on finding yourself again.

6
Lose Yourself
Sydney White

It is okay to lose yourself. It is okay to forget who you are, what you stand for, who you want to be. It is okay to lose sight of your goals. It is okay to forget.

There are times in life in which you will face heartache, destruction and pain. In these instances, you might feel as though you are lost. Lost in this hard world that continues to beat you down day after day, taking its toll on you. You begin to change, do things out of character, search for outlets. You begin to act out in ways your former self would look down upon, you begin to change into the person you never once saw yourself being. You lose yourself.

But it is vital that you remember. You must remember who you are, what you stand for and who you want to be. You are a girl with the world in her hands, a life full of opportunity. Do not let the words and actions of others tear down the greatness that is you. Do not let the opinions of others shape the way you imagine yourself, define you. Do not let others define you.

Nobody knows your story, nobody knows your heart. You are unique all in yourself, a puzzle that not everyone deserves to solve. You are a labyrinth of emotion, a maze of intelligence. You are not the property of society or another, you are solely responsible for yourself. You owe nothing to anybody who surrounds you. You only live to please yourself and our God above.

It is vital that you remember, sweet girl, that life is full of lessons. Your mistakes do not define you. Your pain does not define you. Your suffering does not define you. You are a beacon of strength that lives through each nightly battle to fight through each grueling day. You are a symbol of forgiveness, for God above will continue to love you even through your darkest struggles. You are a representation of the love that surrounds you, fueled by those who stand by you as you fight to find yourself once again. You are unique, special, loved, forgiven and okay.

Everything will be okay, sweet girl, but it is vital that you never forget the girl you once were. Remember what you stand for, who you were and who you want to be. It is important that you grow into a better version of the girl you once were, to survive this internal war and come out with a coat of armor never seen before. It is important that you prove your demons wrong. So lose yourself if you have to, but never give up on finding yourself again.

Report this Content
This article has not been reviewed by Odyssey HQ and solely reflects the ideas and opinions of the creator.
Entertainment

Every Girl Needs To Listen To 'She Used To Be Mine' By Sara Bareilles

These powerful lyrics remind us how much good is inside each of us and that sometimes we are too blinded by our imperfections to see the other side of the coin, to see all of that good.

71718
Every Girl Needs To Listen To 'She Used To Be Mine' By Sara Bareilles

The song was sent to me late in the middle of the night. I was still awake enough to plug in my headphones and listen to it immediately. I always did this when my best friend sent me songs, never wasting a moment. She had sent a message with this one too, telling me it reminded her so much of both of us and what we have each been through in the past couple of months.

Keep Reading...Show less
Zodiac wheel with signs and symbols surrounding a central sun against a starry sky.

What's your sign? It's one of the first questions some of us are asked when approached by someone in a bar, at a party or even when having lunch with some of our friends. Astrology, for centuries, has been one of the largest phenomenons out there. There's a reason why many magazines and newspapers have a horoscope page, and there's also a reason why almost every bookstore or library has a section dedicated completely to astrology. Many of us could just be curious about why some of us act differently than others and whom we will get along with best, and others may just want to see if their sign does, in fact, match their personality.

Keep Reading...Show less
Entertainment

20 Song Lyrics To Put A Spring Into Your Instagram Captions

"On an island in the sun, We'll be playing and having fun"

4784
Person in front of neon musical instruments; glowing red and white lights.
Photo by Spencer Imbrock on Unsplash

Whenever I post a picture to Instagram, it takes me so long to come up with a caption. I want to be funny, clever, cute and direct all at the same time. It can be frustrating! So I just look for some online. I really like to find a song lyric that goes with my picture, I just feel like it gives the picture a certain vibe.

Here's a list of song lyrics that can go with any picture you want to post!

Keep Reading...Show less
Chalk drawing of scales weighing "good" and "bad" on a blackboard.
WP content

Being a good person does not depend on your religion or status in life, your race or skin color, political views or culture. It depends on how good you treat others.

We are all born to do something great. Whether that be to grow up and become a doctor and save the lives of thousands of people, run a marathon, win the Noble Peace Prize, or be the greatest mother or father for your own future children one day. Regardless, we are all born with a purpose. But in between birth and death lies a path that life paves for us; a path that we must fill with something that gives our lives meaning.

Keep Reading...Show less
Health and Wellness

10 Hygiene Tips For All College Athletes

College athletes, it's time we talk about sports hygiene.

8395
Woman doing pull-ups on bars with sun shining behind her.

I got a request to talk about college athletes hygiene so here it is.

College athletes, I get it, you are busy! From class, to morning workouts, to study table, to practice, and more. But that does not excuse the fact that your hygiene comes first! Here are some tips when it comes to taking care of your self.

Keep Reading...Show less

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Facebook Comments