Start To Something Good

So here we go, another blog with a title from a song. Again, I want to say that if I use song phrases they come from the song written by Daughtry.

Have you actually listened to that song? It seems pretty clear what the song is about doesn't it? I want to touch on something and have you think...yes I enjoy doing that. Never hurt did it? Thinking that is, actions can be, so be careful about your actions. Anyway, here we go.

I read a passage from a good friend's facebook page that basically stated, that some times you have let something good fall apart so something better falls together. How many times has that happened to you? I will share something with you about me. I lost my job back in February and have been unemployed since. I have had times where I got depressed about not getting a job and being turned down time after time. It stung. Most of you that know me, know that even though it was a job and I complained from time to time, I loved it. The team members, the day to day, really everything...oh yeah, the paycheck wasn't bad either. Talk about a throat punch. It was gone.

What does this have to do with good and better and that song? Sit back and I'll explain.

It was a change for me, I've always had a job...since 16. Living in Georgia was my life for the last 12 years and I liked it there. It was good. My life was good. Check it out, I didn't have that security anymore and didn't have a freaking clue of what I was going to do. Depression wasn't too far around the corner.

I moved to Asheville NC back in June (look at my older blogs about that). Oh, I failed to mention that from the age of 4 to 28 I lived in NC, Cary and Greensboro specifically. Moving away from NC back then scared me to death, but I did it and it was good in GA. Good things were in NC, then better things in GA. Good things were in GA and better things were in NC. Regardless of the state or states that's not the point. The point is, each time I moved or lost something, I had to realize that even if it stung or hurt, something better may be ahead or a start to something good. Making any sense yet? And remember, we're using my experiences to relate. You may have one different but keep in mind the theme.

This blog today isn't about me and losing my job. It's about a start to something good.

Was it a job loss? Lost love? Friend leave? Child go off to school? Scary move? May have hurt, may have scared the mess out of you. Your world was upside down wasn't it. Mine was. You probably have friends and or family that care greatly for you...I am blessed to have both.

Really Michael, where are you exactly going with this?

I also saw a board in a friend's shop that said, "It's ok to be afraid, just do not let the fear hold you back from accomplishing great things".  Very true. I know that I've been very afraid lately and almost let that fear hold me back. A great friend of mine introduced me to the song and it made me smile. I needed it. It came at the right time.

Just know that even if you're afraid, you will be ok. I am. Take it one day at time. Why don't we make a pact with ourselves to know it's ok to be afraid but a start to something good is right around the corner.