Here I am, starting my third consecutive quarter of taking 20 credits. Needless to say, I am exhausted and my 10 week sprint is only just beginning.
It’s times like these where pursuing higher education can seem really pointless to me. I am trying to fit all this knowledge into my brain, pump out essays, stay on top of deadlines, and impress my professors all while trying to find out what living a balances life means, exercise at least 3 times in the week for my mental health, supporting my community around me, grow in my friendships, pursue a relationship with Jesus, and work, coordinate an on campus club, and plan for my future.
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Luckily, I am learning again and again how my identity is in Jesus and I am not defined by my accomplishments, work, or being busy but I am defined as cherished and adored by Creator. I dropped a 4-credit class I was taking which caused me face underlying fears of being a disappointment and recognizing that I am not as strong of invincible as I want to be. I am so thankful for my community that is constantly encouraging me to be good to myself and helping me envision a life that is full of who God says that I am and not following the patterns and pressures that our society has given us. Let’s change the world! (by sleeping and eating good food, which will allow us to be able to support each other better!)
Breanne Estelle 