Around this time last year, I quit my job in an effort to find out what it is I really want to focus my time and energy on. I wasn't in a good place. Well, during my one year sabbatical and discovery, I had good things happen and bad things happen. Allow me to briefly share. Having one income; we were behind on bills, had our cable cutoff, our cellphones disconnected, threatening phone calls from bill collectors, my gym membership frozen and limited funds for entertainment. It was very humbling to say the least!
On the other hand, I have learned to coupon & budget every dime of my money, some inexpensive ways to entertain my family, that I don't need all those extra features on my cellphone that cost an arm & a leg, how to get cable shows without paying a penny, how to get outdoors and exercise and that I cannot expect things to always make me happy and keep me happy. When they are taken, it is devastating!
I say all this to tell you, I trained myself to believe I couldn't live without certain "things" and when they were taken from me, I didn't know how to deal. I was forced to find ways to still enjoy my life. Yes, cable is convenient and having my phone cut off was scary (I got it turned back on almost immediately!) but the stress of trying to have it all & working my husband to death wasn't worth it to me.
I have been given the opportunity to work again and this time it WILL be different. I'm not working to "get things". I am working to give back & make a difference in someone else's life. Work should be rewarding & encouraging and not just for obtaining. In the past year I have lost what the world would call a lot but I have gained priceless values. I've been spiritually promoted and I'm humbled & grateful for it. I'm in a good place!
