It’s quite surreal when you read, see, or hear of how bad the economy’s current state is. Now I get the full head smack swing of it; not before being completely disregarded from my previous company that seemingly terminated my position quicker than Bill Clinton can say he didn’t inhale. My sweat, devotion, and grunt hard work for 6+ years meant nothing; yet in a time of insult and injury I was tossed out to drown. As harsh as that sounds it has revitalized a passion within me for so long… caring. Just the genuine emotion of giving back in any way possible. They call it a “Human Race” for a solid reason: that race to excel, succeed, and rush. Yet for what? To top the sales goals from the previous year or gain ground in some other tedious never standardized goal? How about stopping and appreciating what is now and not what isn’t promised. In the end, it won’t matter; it is what’s happening right now right here!
Nonetheless, the same dragged out statement that “Life Goes On” is spoken without the harsh reality of what does that heartedly mean for some? Homeless, hunger, fear, despair, anxiety… this list could go on. How do we slow this Human Race and open the eyes to worth and value? I can share with you how I have — caring. It sounds like nothing, but give someone your attention that is often overlooked or ignored and just your attention alone made that person feel appreciated. I don’t believe in pan-handlers then again I don’t believe anyone should have to go hungry either; would that dollar menu break your bank account if you splurged $5 to the homeless guy/gal on the corner to ensure they enjoyed a meal? That gesture alone brings joy to yourself and to them; just showing that someone cared. Try it today it may fill a desolate hole you’ve felt for awhile.
Now, losing my job shouldn’t have a positive vibe; trust me it’s been a real struggle along with a depleted savings account to go along with it. It won’t stop my dreams and ambitions either. The greatest about the whole situation is that it sincerely shows you who is who when the cards are spitting out nothing for a good hand in life. Sadly enough all those homies and girlfriends aren’t anywhere near when times are rough and you need support. Being able to count, on probably one hand, who I know is real now, is hurtful when you thought you had friends. With this new obstacle I would just like to thank my previous employer for dropping me like I was of no worth to the team. That alone gives me the inspiration to push harder and excel farther now; so, thank you!
Now it’s time to see just what greatness I have packed up inside of me to unleash amazing potential for my next company of representation; just hopefully they value their employees. This inspiration may have also encouraged me to possibly write a book in complete detail of this situation; a cleansing if you will and to spill the beans on what to look out for. Time will tell…
