What Am I Worth?

"What am I worth?"
This is a question that many of us, even I, have asked ourselves during this lifetime. Well, what ARE you worth? Nothing.... a lot?
Let me tell you, you are indeed worth a lot. We live in a world where image and fitting in apparently matters. But honey, in reality it doesn't. Since when does someone have to define what clique or stereotype you belong to? Seriously, think about it! WHO defines it? No one should. Everyone goes through their own failures, successes, goals, and experiences in life and there's nothing to it. What you have been through shouldn't define your worth. Just because we all go through different things and have different outcomes, that shouldn't define your place on this Earth.

You're amazing in your own way and you should never doubt yourself. Give yourself more credit than what you give. Realize the impact you have made and also realize the reason as to why you are here. Trust me, there IS a reason, whether it's hard to believe it or not. Life is hard, but you have people around you that care. Whatever higher power you believe in, you're on this Earth for a reason. Again, as I've stated before, you may not know it yet, but you will at some point. You have been a huge impact to other people and you might not even know it. You have a purpose.

No matter what hardships you been through, there is a place to grow. You need to learn from it and you need to know that the past isn't want defines you. It's THE moment you decide how you live your life that will. You will always encounter trials but you have support and you have to realize that you are so blessed.
To those reading this right now, I don't know you, but I know you are amazing. You have a purpose. You have so many things in your life to smile about and people that are there throughout your life (and if you truly feel like you do not, you have this website that you can always turn to when is needed ;)). Once you realize the worth you contain (which is A LOT) you will start seeing how great your life is.

I can tell you a bunch of times how great you are, but it won't do much until you realize that for yourself. You have to get to the point in life where you live for YOU. You live for those who LOVE you. For those YOU love. You can't let negativity DEFINE how you'll live the rest of your life.

Like my motto has always been, "Live.Laugh.Love."
"What am I worth?"
This is a question that many of us, even I, have asked ourselves during this lifetime. Well, what ARE you worth? Nothing.... a lot?
Let me tell you, you are indeed worth a lot. We live in a world where image and fitting in apparently matters. But honey, in reality it doesn't. Since when does someone have to define what clique or stereotype you belong to? Seriously, think about it! WHO defines it? No one should. Everyone goes through their own failures, successes, goals, and experiences in life and there's nothing to it. What you have been through shouldn't define your worth. Just because we all go through different things and have different outcomes, that shouldn't define your place on this Earth.

You're amazing in your own way and you should never doubt yourself. Give yourself more credit than what you give. Realize the impact you have made and also realize the reason as to why you are here. Trust me, there IS a reason, whether it's hard to believe it or not. Life is hard, but you have people around you that care. Whatever higher power you believe in, you're on this Earth for a reason. Again, as I've stated before, you may not know it yet, but you will at some point. You have been a huge impact to other people and you might not even know it. You have a purpose.

No matter what hardships you been through, there is a place to grow. You need to learn from it and you need to know that the past isn't want defines you. It's THE moment you decide how you live your life that will. You will always encounter trials but you have support and you have to realize that you are so blessed.
To those reading this right now, I don't know you, but I know you are amazing. You have a purpose. You have so many things in your life to smile about and people that are there throughout your life (and if you truly feel like you do not, you have this website that you can always turn to when is needed ;)). Once you realize the worth you contain (which is A LOT) you will start seeing how great your life is.

I can tell you a bunch of times how great you are, but it won't do much until you realize that for yourself. You have to get to the point in life where you live for YOU. You live for those who LOVE you. For those YOU love. You can't let negativity DEFINE how you'll live the rest of your life.

Like my motto has always been, "Live.Laugh.Love."
-AIMEE VARGAS

"You're just as guilty as the one doing it." -- Dr. Phil

I was watching the Dr. Phil show today and it amazed me how increasingly high bullying  is happening nowadays. I live in Utah where you go out in public and you get hellos' and a warm smile from everyone walking by and you'd think that bullying "doesn't happen" here, but unfortunately, bullying happens and WILL happen where ever you go.

The recent suicides from gays, Asher Brown, 13, Seth Walsh, 13, Justin Aaberg, Tyler Clementi, 18, and Billy Lucas, 15; are just too heartbreaking. These kids suffered bullying all their lives because of being gay and thought that the only way to turn to was to take their own lives. Whether they're young or old people are always going to have something or someone tormenting them, and that's when the better and bigger person has to step up and let their voice be heard. There's a lot of questions that may go through someone's mind, and one of them may be: Who was there to stop it?

Well, that's just it! Who was there to stop it? It's OUR responsibility to stop bullying NOW. I believe we all need to take notice of what is happening around us. There's so many that are too focused on themselves and don't open their eyes as to who is suffering.If you happen to witness bullying don't just stand there and think that it's okay to let them do so. "You're just as guilty as the one doing it" if you don't do anything about it. Immediately step in on the situation and try to settle things. I'm not saying to go and give the first punch but to take things maturely and don't let the victim get victimized. You can always call 911 and go to an adult for help, but PLEASE don't ever let the bully get away with what they do.

Those who bully, I just can't understand how you'd be enjoying yourself. Tormenting another person and ruining their self esteem just shows how big of a character you have. Do you really think that you gain respect by bringing someone's self esteem? To me, all this bullying that's been happening has to do with pride and having a 'title'. I say, stop it.

Whether you live in Utah, California, or in Peru, don't think that bullying will never happen in your city or state. Take notice of those around you and lend a hand. Because those who are being bullied... all they need is ONE person to show them they matter. Make a difference. Stand up for those who need it.

Do something about it before it's too late for an individual.
Bullying doesn't just happen in one country itself... it happens in ONE house, ONE school, or maybe in the streets. It's just a matter of your choosing whether you want to end this or not. It's all up to you. You can shape the world, ONE at a TIME.
Are you up to the challenge?
--AIMEE VARGAS