I remember in my sophomore year, the Seminary had John Bytheway come speak at a morningside to us. I was so thrilled and excited because, I had always listened to his talks on tape growing up.
After I had gotten my fill of muffins and milk, I sat down in anticipation of what was going to come. I was ready to hear and act on what he had to tell us. The message he shared was one that didn't really take heart in me. He spoke on how we should be ourselves. He told us "Dare Not To Compare." Back then that didn't mean much to me, but these past few months it has changed my perspective.
When I was trying out to be Drum Major of my marching band, I asked my own Drum Major, Kylie, for some advice. I asked her how she did her job so well. I wanted to know her secret to being as good of a leader as she was. She gave me some advice I won't forget. Kylie had been under some pretty big and great leaders in her life. She told me one of her big things was to be her own leader. Don't compare herself to others who lead the group before her. "I'm Kylie and I lead like Kylie. I'm not Janelle or Mary and I won't lead like them."
Lately I have been doing what most teens seem to do. Comparing. Wow, she is so spiritually strong. She has such beautiful hair, beautiful clothes. She gets such good grades. And even to my dismay, She has so many more followers and favorites on instagram than I do! All these things can bear down on us and tear us apart. It's one thing to notice each other's strengths, it's another to tear yourself apart because you aren't them. Everyone has gone through different trials and experiences in their lives that have shaped them into who they are. People love you and care for you because of who you are. Compare yourself to the person we are all trying to become; the Savior. We should be seeking to become like him, not get the most retweets on a witty tweet. Remember to seek him. He'll help you become the best that you can be.
"Dare not to compare."
//Lizzy
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