Do not be afraid by Kaylina

Do not be afraid by Kaylina - September 2022 Scholarship Essay

Life is scary but only if you make it scary. This world is big, and there are a lot of things that can scare a person. Being scared could cause a person to turn around and give up. If I have learned anything in the eighteen years that I have been living on this earth, it is to never let a situation, a thought, or a person scare you away from something that you want to do.

Growing up I was a timid, scared little girl. I was always worried about what I said because I was seeking the popular girl's approval. I was constantly worried about what they thought of what I said, what I acted like and what I wore. That poor little anxious girl would be so happy to know that we got over that, she would also ask how in the world we did it. Well, confidence is key. Nothing in life is scary if you go in with a positive mind set. Maybe you think something is scary because there are new people, or there is somewhere you need to go that you’ve never been before. Well, let’s be honest everyone's been there. You are not the only one going through that. So why fear something that thousands of people have gone through and survived?

There are things in this world that might frighten you, but you must look at the things that scare you as a challenge. Life is going to throw some huge rocks in your path, it may make you want to say never mind, I am taking the safe route. Taking the safe route to avoid situations that may scare or challenge you will never get you anywhere. If you do not make yourself uncomfortable, you will never let yourself grow. When you find yourself afraid simply change your mindset, think of that time as a chance to grow to be the best version of yourself.