A positive light for the world by Jordyn

A positive light for the world by Jordyn - April 2023 Scholarship Essay

What this semester in school taught me is not to let my perception of others influence what I know to be true in the way I feel about myself. Recently, I have let difficult and uncomfortable situations bring me down, and let them bring feelings of doubt within me. I have learned to let go of that fear of judgment. I have to let go in order to be my best and most true self. I spent so much time and energy being lost in perceived thoughts and trying to control things happening that were simply just beyond me. Letting go is exactly what is going to allow me to focus on what really matters to me because I now understand that no one else will be able to see what I see in myself.
If I had unlimited time and money, I would wake up every day and make my dream life a reality. Not having the opinions and judgment from others stop me from living to my full potential is what I need to achieve working toward this dream. But unlike most, that does not mean indulging in materialistic things.
What my dream life looks like for me would be modeling for big designers and brands, and at night, DJ’ing at clubs and music festivals. I would like to make a positive impact on the world through my passions. As a DJ, I want to uplift others and give them feelings of joy and hope through music. I am learning to play music for all audiences, backgrounds, genders, and age groups.
For modeling, it is something I’ve always wanted to do long-term, but when I do it, I will promote clothing sustainability practices and self-empowerment. In our society, many individuals especially women are self-conscious about their bodies and I would represent confidence. I would promote that feeling of confidence to empower people who feel like they aren’t allowed to feel that way, regardless of their appearance.