Going from Knee Deep to Neck Deep

Have you ever found yourself sinking down in the quicksand that is your life.  You’ve been maintaining until now, you might have even seen that light at the end of the tunnel.  Suddenly, you drop down into the deep end of the tar pit – going from knee deep to neck deep in a flash of bad circumstances.  It’s as if God, the Universe, and Bad Luck are all conspiring to lay you low and kick you while you’re down there.  What did you do to deserve all this!?

Somewhere in the back of your head you know that you are responsible – but, that’s not something you want to hear.  Not now!  Reeling from the punches you’re receiving, all you want is a little compassion and some breathing room.  The reality is, whether it’s your fault or not, you are responsible for picking yourself up, dusting yourself off, and climbing out of whatever hole you’re currently in.  Then, once you’re up, out, and back on track, you have the added responsibility of helping other waylaid travelers.  No one is alone.  Not you.  Not them. [Read more…]

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