The humanikarian

One last lecture. Don't give up.  I think that desiring to be an entrepreneur can play with your mind a little. One minute you're so excited about your ideas and research and the next you can be filled with self doubt. So my favorite thing that I have learned from this class and would share with someone else, is simply don't give up. Your success is around a corner and even though you can't yet see it. it is there. It requires you to keep going long enough to get around the corners.  This semester was filled with car accidents, major family happenings and changes and some financial strain. My own small business took a downward turn and instead of the complete joy it has been so far, it has become a little stressful and even a little depressing. But, I can take my own advice! Don't give up! I have learned some very important lessons that will help me with this business as well as with any other that comes later. The education that comes through grit and persistence i...

 This week tanked. I had a car accident, other financial setbacks, constant responsibilities at home, at church, in my personal life and i just wanted to get off the carousel. The content of this weeks study was hard to swallow. I feel like I'm slipping into a bit of a depression and that hearing that I should be more grateful seemed to be a slap in the face or kicking me while I was down. I know that I will eventually make it through the long hard days and I actually DO feel like gratitude is a key. But there is something about hearing that in the midst of complete and utter chaos that just made me want to throw in the towel. Sometimes life is just hard. I ended up coping with my feelings by turning to people that I could serve. I shoveled walks and carried groceries for elderly women, I cooked meals and cleaned clothes for my family, I taught my little community english class and I carried out programs and activities in my church calling. I am still overwhelmed but I had some bea...