Is it normal for one to feel inferior about themselves?
Let me tell you of a time I felt as if I simply wasn’t good enough. The summer before freshman year I had decided to go and visit family in my home country. My excitement was palpable, as this was the first time I was seeing my cousins in years. But what I didn’t know was that I would have to face constant comparisons with my cousins. Their trophies shone across the long halls in my grandparents' house. Snide remarks gnawed at my insides, as my lack of accomplishments starkly contrasted with those of my outstanding cousins. I realized that I would never be as proficient in my extracurriculars as them.
Inferiority is simply something that we have to live with. It is present all around us in pretty much every single aspect of our lives. However, acknowledging inferiority as something that we may not have much control over is in part a way to diminish its effect on us. Admitting that it is a part of our lives allows us to move on and grow to understand ourselves better. Feeling inferior isn't necessarily a bad thing, but rather pushes us to become the most brave and resilient versions of ourselves.
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