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Christianah Oparinde
Student @ Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta
Abeokuta, Nigeria
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The unseen battle against mediocrity.
<p>Some people walk into a room, and the air changes. Their beauty turns heads, their intelligence commands respect, their talent draws admiration. They don’t have to ask for attention, it just follows.</p><p>And then there are those who exist in the middle. Not the smartest. Not the most talented. Not the one everyone remembers. Just… there.</p><p>It doesn’t start as insecurity. At first, it’s just an observation. Watching a sibling win awards. Seeing a friend effortlessly adored. Listening as people talk about someone else like they’re different. Special. Unforgettable.</p><p>And then one day, the thought creeps in: What about me?</p><p>Maybe if success is big enough, love will follow. Maybe if perfection is achieved, admiration will come. So the pressure begins. Not just to be good, but to be exceptional. Not just to be seen, but to be worth seeing.</p><p>And when failure happens, when exhaustion hits, when a goal isn’t met, when the applause never comes and there’s disappointment. Not just in the moment, but in oneself. Because the fear isn’t just about being average. It’s about being unnoticed.</p><p>But here’s the truth that takes years to accept: being worthy has never been about being extraordinary.</p><p>Love doesn’t wait for achievement. It doesn’t check résumés or measure impact. Some people shine loudly. Others exist softly. Both are enough. You are enough.</p><p>The battle has never been against mediocrity. It has always been against the lie that says you have to be more to be loved.</p><p><br></p>
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