I overheard a conversation today
It completely blew my mind away
Someone was saying they need a job but doesn’t want to go out and look for one
As the other person chimes in, “ you need to apply to get a job, go out and look for one, problem solved”
The girl replied “ how am I suppose to pay for my phone, get shampoo, toilet paper etc I need a job now”
The girl said “ go to the office they will give all that to you for free”
( oh did I mention she is in a halfway house to help her get back on her feet )
She then says “ I don’t want that **** they give us, I want what I want, that is it!”
At this point I’m just shocked at what I am hearing
You have a roof over your head, food to eat and everything needed to live yet it’s not exactly what you want or need....
Today this really hits hard for me because exactly 8 years ago today my family’s house went up in flames....
( this is not the point of the story)
Everyone banned together, whether we knew them or not, to gather us items to help us out
We were grateful to all for anything they had done, never once saying or thinking “ that’s not what we like or love”
It was the fact that we had a place to stay, food to eat, items to replace our lost things
Is it ideal to receive gifts that you “may not like or use” NO, but in time of need you appreciate it all!
As though these are two different situations but have similar meanings...
Take a hold your life and be happy that your not on the streets and that there is someone there to help you in your time of need....
We all go through rough times in our lives
But be grateful that your still alive
You may not have what you think is “ the best life”
But if you try your hardest, get out and do something, you’ll definitely be surprised!
Moral of this story:
Only you can take hold of your life and how you want to live, get out, do something, be grateful and say thank you for the things that you do have in your life....