Just like the movie, if I could go back and spare myself some of the things I endured, would I? That is something I had to stop and think about. If my parents could come back. Had I not met my ex? Or if I went to college for something else. I landed the job I actually wanted. I received the money and the status.
Would I still be me? Would I still be happy?
I think I would have been a different person entirely, yes. I do not know if it would have been for the good. I have been around people with money, and well, they clash with me. It is not that they are terrible people; they just do not align with me. I like to believe people are more than their paycheck and their tax bracket.
My parents, as much as I miss them, were very sick. I would not want them to come back to relive that, not for a moment. I could have avoided my ex altogether. Then I wouldn’t have this article to write! If I never went through anything painful, how would I know what wonderful felt like? If I got everything I ever wanted, would I know how blessed I am? I would like to think yes, but I know the answer is no.
Not every setback is a setback! We feel like it is; we feel shattered. As it turns out, it was a blessing in disguise. Leaving the relationship hurt, but it was the best thing I ever did! When I lost my job and took unemployment, it felt brutal. I felt like a failure until I realized I needed the time off! It is so easy to look at the bad things. Sulk in it and feel cursed; that is fine. I say just do not stay there!
Rock bottom taught me more than on top ever has! Rebuilding life from the bottom up is difficult. That is the point; we are uncomfortable enough to move. Otherwise, we stay in one spot. We cannot grow if we do not change. Stepping out of the comfort zone and taking chances is scary but worth it. What if I fail? What if you fly?
This was written by our contributing writer, Christy Granger.
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