I was weak and lacking in confidence. Much like a young tree in a forest of age old pines, I didn 't know where I fit in. I struggled to stand on my own, and often found myself leaning on others for support. I didn 't trust my own intuition, and was constantly seeking approval from my peers. Just as a thin, flimsy trunk can be bent in the wind, it didn 't take much to influence me and leave me shaken in all directions. I was overly concerned with what others thought of me. After all, the upperclassmen were who I looked up to, and at that point, they were all I could see. They were the established trees of the forest, with their roots firmly in the soil, and their branches stretching far above mine, they hogged sunlight and the space, and had complete …show more content…
Although I had to struggle through some dark times, I know that God had a plan. I am so thankful for all of the trials and tribulations that made me who I am today. I may be at the top of the forest now, but that does not mean I’m content or done growing. In fact, It just means I have more space than ever to grow into the person I’m meant to be. I hope to spend these next few years, and all the years following for that matter, continuously growing and changing through the seasons of my