DAY 310 (2014)

Character vs. actor. This is the lesson that I am currently learning. What do I mean? In life our trials and lessons will either build character or make us amazing actors. In order to understand my point I am going to be a little transparent about my life, right now. I moved to New York with excellent credentials: college educated, great work history, and awesome references. However, when it came to finding a job, it seemed as though no one wanted to hire me. Trial number one. Lack of employment meant the funds that I had saved up would be in continual decline. However, I still had bills to pay. Trial number two. I am taking care of my mom, which I want to point out is not a bad thing. However, I know that as the money dwindles she gets worried. As we all know a worried mother, is stress personified. She isn’t worried about the situation she is feeling bad because she thinks she is a burden (which she is not, I would have been so lonely without her here… she is a blessing). Trial number three. Now I have a job, which is a blessing… Yay!!! (happy dance). But my new job does not start till November 24th, and so I won’t get my first paycheck till the first week in December. As of today I have only $14.00 in my checking account. Trial number four. But here is the thing all these circumstances have served not to depress me, but to change my view on life and to build my faith, my trust, and my character. In this time I have learned the blessing of employment and why we must render unto our employers what they pay us to do. Character built. I have learned the importance of being wise with the monies earned (and thus was able to pay my bills up till now). Character built. Lastly I have learned the importance of family and friends. They make the rough roads easier to navigate, and less lonely. Character built. The journey is all about the lessons we learn. The lessons serve to teach us about ourselves and to build our character. I have said it before, don’t despise the lessons, don’t try to get out of learning them. Instead go through them. They make us stronger, and wiser. ready for what lays ahead.