to be real



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It seems pretty reasonable to think that everyone struggles with finding their place in the world... I know I have. I've wondered, pleaded, struggled, and prayed that I might be shown what to do.

I've watched Anne of Green Gables (and the sequel) and I've wished I was more like Anne in so many areas... it seems to come naturally: you see something that you admire in someone and I you try to imitate it. It took me weeks to realize that I am not Anne. I am Amy.

I don't want to be fake... I don't want to pretend... I just want to be real, and I want to keep growing into the princess God wants me to be... ( I hope you can understand what I'm trying to say. )

I can try and transform myself into another person... yes, I might succeed for awhile. People might not even catch on, but waiting beneath is the person I was created to be.

We get bombarded with media and movies, telling us that we have to look a certain way, weigh a certain amount, use certain words, dress a certain way, and like certain things.

This was a very big issue for me when I first entered my teen years, and I can't say I've completely figured it out, but here's what I've learned by experiance.

During those times when it seemed that I could not figure out who I really was and it would make me cry because I didn't know what my role was, or even what my own likes and dislikes were, I've found that it's important to not compare yourself with others. Granted, others often look like they have it all figured out, but that doesn't mean you have to rush figuring out who you are. It will come to you... one day you will wake up and realize who you are. Who you are as God's child.

He made you special and so very unique, and He has a purpose for you even if you don't know it yet. He gave you a personality that only you could fill, and He made you with great thought and contemplation. You are His creation, and you are beautiful.

Give the person God made you to be a chance. Be unique... be yourself as God made you.



p.s- I still really love Anne of Green Gables, and L. M Montgomery's writing, but I have come to terms with not being Anne. :) (just wanted to throw that out there so you know. :) )