A letter to myself.

Dear Morgan,

This last weekend you had an experience that helped you grow a little bit more. You were put in a situation where someone judged you and you knew it.  You overheard what was said and it didn't help your self esteem one bit. You felt alone, sad, and afraid to be yourself. You went home and cried because your heart hurt knowing that someone just 'didn't like you.' You sat there feeling worthless and alone when your thoughts turned to your Savior.  You thought about how he had felt all of the pains of the world when he atoned for your sins.  You remembered that people mocked and scorned him as he walked through the streets with the cross on his back.  Your heart hurt even more knowing that your Savior had been through what you just experienced only infinitely worse.  Remember that you don't want to be someone who makes people feel inferior or worthless. You want to be someone who can build others up so that after they talk with you they will know of their worth.  They will understand that they are created in God's image and that all that truly matters is what He thinks.  You know it is hard to grasp this idea and it is definitely hard to not care what people think, but as you grow up other situations will arise and you may feel down again.  Think of your Savior carrying that cross and know that ANYTHING is possible. If He could do it alone, you can do it with Him!

Love,

The 21 year old YOU