Broken Crayon Still Colors

by Son Nguyen

I like the saying, “Broken Crayon Still Colors,” because it could help us see things from a more positive perspective, especially during difficult times.

Being locked up no matter where we are at, whether it is in juvenile hall, jail or prison, it is easy to get discouraged. We are stuck behind concrete walls, while the world on the other-side carries on without us. We have been banished from the rest of society. People who we were once close to start to forget about us, while others have turned their backs on us.

Confinement often causes people to feel despair and induce them to lose their sense of self-worth. Life might seem dark and you may feel worthless because of the situation that you are in, but I’m telling you not to give up hope!  You may be down right now, but you are definitely not out.  Look at the circumstances that you are facing as a blessing in disguise. Take this time as an opportunity to learn, grow, and discover yourself. The greatest treasure you will ever find will come from within, that is when you learn to love yourself for who you are.

Know that God specially created you and that you are of significant worth. Your life has a purpose.

If your spirit is down, remember that a broken crayon still colors. Adversity may have given you a beating, but it also made you stronger, so pick yourself up, learn from your mistakes, make better choices and follow your dreams.