Let your testimony be a blessing to someone else attempting to overcome a particular avenue in life.
“When life gives you lemons, make lemonade” is a proverbial phrase used to encourage optimism and a positive can-do attitude in the face of adversity or misfortune. Lemons suggest sourness or difficulty in life, while lemonade is a sweet drink.” – Wikipedia
That’s wiki’s definition of a common phrase used to uplift people’s spirit, and encourage a take charge attitude when difficulty consumes us. If some of us knew 2020 would be the toughest year we would ever experience, we would have made this our daily mantra to get us through from the start; I know I would have! The previous year was such a strong year for most of us because we were on top of our game, gainfully employed some of us working two jobs, with functioning vehicles and attending colleges trying to get better. Although life seemed so golden, we didn’t expect the following year to be filled with loss and disappointment. What seemed like a procession of bad luck some of us couldn’t catch a break.
So many lost both jobs, was no longer in school, and had a motor vehicle issues and the likes. Some of us lost everything some of it by choice and basically had to start all over from scratch. This can cause some people to go into a very dark place feeling hopeless and low on faith.
Be Still
Life has a way of showing us signs as to what’s being reflected in our mind and heart. It could be showing us what we should focus our attention on, or perhaps what we should pull away from. When negative experiences happen we have a tendency to either go numb, or be in denial of the effects it’s having. Trying so desperately to be in control of every aspect of the things around us.
When Life Gives You Lemons..
I decided to start applying for work but this time I would have a strategy. I would find work that was meaningful and connected to my spirit since I wanted to work as a creative professional starting her own business. I conducted research on people whose work reflected the kind of work what I wanted to do. I also sought out a nontraditional, creative, and innovative life so I thought, “why would I limit my job search and use old methods that are obsolete and doesn’t serve me. I must go where the innovators are.”
Find your purpose
My identity was so wrapped up in my previous marriage that when I was no longer married, I didn’t know how to cope. For the first two months I was still and asked God to guide me to more relevant purpose. I decided to follow my heart and use my failures as lessons and not be afraid to take more risks.
Find Support
I heavily depended on Allah during this tough time, and couldn’t have done it without my faith. You must find gratitude for the blessings and resources you already have, and not dwell on what you lack. You must have a strong support system and don’t be afraid to ask for help.
I am feeling blessed and hopeful these will lead to greater opportunities. It took several months of hardship but transformative life changes took place. What helped me was having patience and faith in God’s timing. Most importantly, having a positive attitude a grateful heart it help, me and I feel it will helped you get through too.
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