Keeping it in perspective
I ran into an acquaintance the other day in an elevator. Now this is a person I don’t know very well, but who I would say “Hi” to, occasionally while passing by. That day, we chatted about random things like the weather and other “small talk” topics of conversation. I asked her how her dogs were doing, as I knew she was a dog owner. She told me that they were doing well and were enjoying their new house.
Now I thought this was a happy move, but I soon learned that it wasn’t. Within a span of 7 minutes, I had learned that 1) this person had been forced to leave her home and rent a house in a faraway city, 2) this person’s significant other had deserted her, 22 months ago, and 3) that her salary had been reduced by 60%. I was blown away by the number of unfortunate events that she experienced in such a short span of time. Before I could empathize with her, she simply stated that she felt lucky despite everything- because she still had a job.
I was really impressed by this person’s strength and positive thinking. With so many things that had gone wrong in the past year or two, she was still resilient, moving forward, and looking for the silver linings. I think it is important for all of us to keep things in perspective during this economic recession. One can easily become consumed with dread and fear by simply reading the news. In times of crisis, it becomes really important to remember to be grateful for the many things you are blessed with. Having a positive attitude and focus will help you get through many tough times, whether it be stress from work or even unemployment. As hard as it is to hear and believe sometimes, every obstacle we face is an opportunity for growth or an improvement in the quality of our lives. So when life gets rough, try to keep things in perspective and move forward- one step at a time.
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