destiny...

The idea of destiny has been on my mind over break a bit. Like what is it really? I don't really think it exists. Why do we automatically assume we will turn out like our parents? Why do we assume we can only go as far as others expectations of us? Bottom line: who says we have to turn out like our parents or settle for something in life because others expect us to. We do not have a defined path of destiny, but (as cheesy as it sounds...) we choose our own destiny! Just an example, if a person has poor parents, they naturally have the mindset that they probably will turn out like their parents and therefore do not set high goals or try very hard in life because it is acceptable to the person's loved ones to turn out poor. (because poor parents can't judge their poor child right?). Or with guys for instance, if you're told a million times that you're worthless by guys--maybe by being cheated on or always being the one broken up with...you start to believe it is your destiny to end up alone. Or that you're not good enough. Well, the point is is that we choose our own destiny. We set our goals, limits, boundaries. Don't let other people restrain you from believing you can be amazing. It may not be intentional either that these people are putting limits on you and setting you up for a mediocre destiny. Every person has the power to change themselves for the better if they truly want to. Don't let yourself be confined to the expectations of others. Set up your path in life based on what makes you happy and believe that you deserve every ounce of that happiness. Find your self worth IN yourself and BY yourself! :)

Katie