Transformation & The 12 Steps

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11 days into my "transformation" and all I can say is that it's been ok.  I'm still looking for work. Preferably a full-time gig close to home and doing something that won't kill me but will pay the bills. I'm trying to stay hopeful that something will come soon and counting my blessings.  Things could be alot worse!

As for the entrepreneurial aspect, I have alot of business ideas; unfortunately, those ideas come to me at 12am, 1am, 3am! I must admit some of them are pretty clever, but they all require capital.

I have had a few ups and downs here and there but luckily for me I have a supportive family and awesome friends who "kick my butt" when my Dr. Jekyll/Mr. Hyde syndrome starts. Why, just this morning I was speaking to one of my best gal pals during our morning skype chat about feeling like I've been on a roller coaster ride.


Being amongst my greatest of friends, she tells me, "Oh my God woman! Get over it! What you need to do is kick this thing in it's butt! Don't allow the negative thoughts trick you into thinking poorly of yourself or I'm gonna hurt you bad!" Now, you maybe thinking, "Wow, where's the compassion?"  Well, that was her way of telling me she loves me and only wants the best for me but I need to be strong, fight back and not give up.

We spoke for another hour or so mostly about everything! That's usually how it goes with us...anyway, in between loads of laundry, dishes and talking to my gal pal, I decided to check my email.  I was hoping I would find a possible job interview.  To my dismay, there was nothing.  I decided to hang up with my gal pal and start searching for work again.

During my search, I happened to fumble upon an article, written by Vishal Ostwal that inspired me and gave me just the "reality check" I needed.

"Peace does not come by staying in a peaceful situation, but by being peaceful in the chaos and turmoil around you." This quote is the firsts thing one reads in the article called, 12 Simple Ways To Find Peace Amid A Chaotic Life,

I found the 12 steps the author speaks of to be very helpful, so I wanted to share the link - who knows maybe you might find it interesting too.  In step 1 he suggests you resolve whatever gets you down and makes you feel restless. I thought to myself, "Ok, good idea, I'm gonna write this down and put it up as a visual goal." I grab my notebook and begin to list things that make me feel down in the dumps.  I stopped listing at number 13...I felt overwhelmed and believe me I could have easily listed at least 10 more things that keep me feeling restless. I felt a little discouraged but kept reading.

Step 2 he speaks of "Thinking from a Higher Perspective." What does he mean? Well basically seeing the future possibilities..I think of Joel Olsteen as I say this.  "Ok, I can do that!" I thought to myself perhaps the reason I can't keep my mind from working overtime is because I do see a brighter future and I am anxious to start living the rest of my transformed life!

Step 3 - Plan Your Future. Yikes! I need to do this - I mean it's all in my head but now I just need to write it down - to have a visual.

As I read through the remaining steps, I thought the author did a great job guiding the readers to a healthier way to deal with challenging situations.  Again, if you want to read for yourself, click here.

I think overall though after deciding 11 days ago to make a change and try to get out of my funk, I have done quite well.  Sure I have had some good days, bad days and then some really "leave me alone or else!" days but I am going to stick with it!

Until the next time I bug ya'll....be kind to one another!