We have it better than others

Hello!

One thing I think is important to remind ourselves of, is that things could always get worse than they are. This may seem like a negative thought, but it's more of a reminder to be positive about where you are in life. This is how I keep things in perspective. For example, right now in Haiti, they have NOTHING. And they were hit with another aftershock yesterday morning. Orphanages are still crumbling on top of children; there is hardly any food or water; no shelter; the prison has collapsed, so people sleep in fear of their lives. We could have it worse. There will always be people who are more evil, others who are more petty, selfish, and mean, others who have less money and more debt, others who have less food and water. And I have to remind myself all the time when I feel sorry for myself that this is the case.

However, this is not easy (this blog is called a challenge for a reason lol). It seems to be easier now that I'm not feeling sorry for myself; but had you told me this last week, I may have thought to myself for you to "Fuck off" as I was in pain. And it's ok to feel shitty; it's ok to feel like the world is going to end; it's ok to feel lost and like things can't/won't get better. But keep this thought in the back of your head so that when the dust settles and you can start to see the sun again, you will be able to grasp it.

As most of you know, I LOOOOOVE Bon Jovi! So here are the lyrics to one of my favourite songs, from the "Have A Nice Day" album. It's quite inspirational, and it's one of those songs that lifts me up when I feel down :). You should all have a listen.

"Welcome To Wherever You Are"
By: Bon Jovi

Maybe we're all different but we're still the same
We all got the blood of Eden running through our veins
I know sometimes it's hard for you to see
You're caught between just who you are and who you want to be

If you feel alone and lost and need a friend
Remember every new beginning is some beginning's end

Welcome to wherever you are
This is your life; you made it this far
Welcome, you got to believe
That right here, right now
You're exactly where you're supposed to be
Welcome to wherever you are

When everybody's in and you're left out
And you feel you're drowning in the shadow of a doubt
Everyone's a miracle in their own way
Just listen to yourself, not what other people say

When it's seems you're lost, alone and feeling down
Remember everybody's different; just take a look around

Welcome to wherever you are
This is your life; you made it this far
Welcome, you got to believe
Right here, right now
You're exactly where you're supposed to be

Be who you want to be
Be who you are
Everyone's a hero
Everyone's a star

When you want to give up and your heart's about to break
Remember that you're perfect; God makes no mistakes

Welcome to wherever you are
This is your life; you made it this far
Welcome, you got to believe
Right here, right now
You're exactly where you're supposed to be
And I say welcome…
I say welcome…
Welcome…

Thanks for reading!

~Christine~