Queen B,

You probably get so many letters thanking you for being you, telling you to never stop slaying, or how you and your man are "the couple". I however, want to thank you for many other reasons. While I have found myself in a weird mood lately, I have been listening to your music on replay. It has not only inspired me to be a better version of myself, but has helped me to gain the confidence I have found myself lacking.

After enjoying your outstanding music, I decided to research you a little more and become more astonished with your thoughts on things. I found one of your quotes, and it truly touched me. You stated: “Your self-worth is determined by you. You don’t have to depend on someone telling you who you are.” This spoke to me on many different levels. I have always felt I needed others acceptance in order to feel important, or that I meant anything. After reading this, I have found myself not worrying so much about what those around me think of my choices and lifestyle.

While your outlook on self worth helped me gain my confidence back, I found myself still slightly negative as I looked at my life on paper. I went on, and came across another quote, in which you stated "When I’m not feeling my best I ask myself, ‘What are you gonna do about it?’ I use the negativity to fuel the transformation into a better me.” It got me to think about what I had to do in order to build my spirits up, and look at everything from a better perspective.

I feel now as though I think to myself "what would Beyonce do?" From that question I attempt to do the best for myself, and those around me. I try to not let little things bring my confidence down, I try to not allow negative energy ruin my outlook, and most importantly, I am striving to be a better me.

So thank you Beyonce, Thank you for helping me slay each day, and stay focused on what is truely important in life, rather than the little things out of my control. Thank you for showing me the right direction and actions that I should be taking in order to better my life and those around me.

Stay groovy,

A college student who needed guidance.