Lost In Desperation

Everyone can feel lost at some point in their lives. They can feel confused, conflicted and worst of all...desperate. Desperate for money. Desperate for a way out. I'm witnessing too many people fall from their peak just as the economy did. Many are finding ways to alleviate the pressure, but it's there, soaking up the very existence and will of an individual.  The best thing that can be done is to fight. Fight back what has come and presented itself as an issue or a problem to bring you down. Some may argue this is the survival of the fittest. You might say, how am I supposed to fight the lack of a job? Well...get up and start looking would be step number one. That can be the job before the job. You invest time and patience into searching for employment and it pays itself off when oppurtunity comes knocking at your door. Then you get lucky.

'Luck, is when preperation meets oppurtunity.'

Seneca:

Roman dramatist, philosopher, & politician (5 BC - 65 AD)

 

Or you may ask, what if I have a ton of debt and cannot afford to pay it all off? Believe me people...I'm right there with you. This year alone has been an increase of bills in my life and I didn't know how I was going to handle them all. From student loans to car insurance to a new car note to cell phone bills to student loans to...wait, I already said that. That's what got me the most...student loans. I thought, oh you know, just two years and six semesters of borrowing shouldn't be bad. Six months and 12 thousand dollars later, I'm paying $250 a month. On top of that, I have a debt collector on top of me over a bill that I don't owe because my old apartment complex and old roommate never took my name off the lease. A nice little bill of $1,118. So believe me people...I feel your pain. What do I do? I find joy in productivity. I stay busy to keep my mind off of any negativity and do things that make me smile. Keeping a clean and organized space adds a little bit of light in my life. :) Photography, painting and blogging are my hobbies. My friends are my source of laughter. My mom, dad, brother and three dogs are home. I find relaxation in music, and I find love and comfort in my man. These are the things that keep me going.

 

Now for the good news that can salvage that little bit of hope left in your system.
There is always a light at the end of the tunnel. (I know, it sounds cheasy, but it's true) These are the trials and tribulations of life. These are the obstacles that are presented to test our strength and our will. I'm a testimony to that. I've been through my ups and my downs...from wealth to nothing and back. And if it's one thing I've learned it's this:
Always appreciate what you have. Sure, I can sit here and wine all day about not having an Audi R8, a penthouse in the city and a first class ticket to Italy. But what do I have? I have a loving family, a best friend for a boyfriend, great friends, clothes on my back, a very reliable vehicle, and a job. That's more than most can say. Find happiness in that and in yourself before anything can start to get better. What do you have that you can be thankful for?
Last but not least, there is the TRUTH in a positive vibe. Remember people, send out a positive vibe and the universe will send it right back to you.!

So don't worry, BE HAPPY.

And if anything, lean on me and I'll be there to help you out. :)

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