Comments on: Up In The Air

By: sameve

sameve — Mon, 05 Apr 2010 05:51:17 +0000

Renelda: I know how you feel. I have had some times recently when I've had a lot going on at once, and it's been difficult to handle it all. I've learned to take it one day at a time and do the best that I can. Accept that things are going to suck sometimes, and understand that it's okay to be overwhelmed. But, just keep on going. Everything will work out eventually!

By: renelda01

renelda01 — Sat, 03 Apr 2010 07:20:39 +0000

i have many things up in the air. It is hard to face them and once they fall it becomes chaotic on what things i need to address or eliminate to move forward

By: sameve

sameve — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 18:47:58 +0000

Sabera: I think that definitely says a lot! If you had written all about your changing perspective and your career path, and then said you were miserable every day, that would be a different story. But, it's clear that you're embodying your current mindset. A job doesn't define you, you don't need a job to make you happy. There is so much more to life than work, and I'm so glad you have happiness in your life despite a bit of a roller coaster ride on the job front. I'm sure something will work out in the end, just keep that positive attitude! Thanks for sharing your perspective!

By: Sabera

Sabera — Sat, 27 Mar 2010 02:52:26 +0000

Where do I even begin about my life being up in the air? After marriage, pretty much everything career-related has been. Then again, I think it's all about the way I look at it. I started out being on one extreme – worrying the crap out of myself about when I'll get a job. Ofcourse that was preceded by “Trust(ing) in fate, or a Higher Power, or whatever, and just see(ing) what happens.

Now, it's more like – “Everything happens for a reason. A job doesn't define you. Bringing money home doesn't make you more important. Learn to be happy and you'll be fine.”. So far it's worked well for me. I have my spurts of depression where I feel like everything I did to build a career is being wasted currently. But hey, I'm happier now than I've been in years. I guess that says something doesn't it?

By: sameve

sameve — Sat, 27 Mar 2010 02:20:00 +0000

You make a great point, Cheila. Taking things as they come is one thing, but letting it get to the point where progress has stopped is not okay. I think the situations I was talking about are more when we don't have control over much, but when you do have control, make a move by all means. You know I'm all about making every moment count! Thanks for your perspective!

P.S. Screw Disqus

By: Cheila

Cheila — Sat, 27 Mar 2010 01:55:13 +0000

My life has definitely been “up in the air”; since I was 12, I can recall. I tend to just take things as they come, (like you described in your post) but it seems like I just sit there and wait…wait in the darkness, waiting for someone to come pull me out of the mist. Then I realize….no one will come an get me if I don't do something on my own. I guess is the patience I've gain throughout the years. But I tell you something, I'm sick of waiting, so from now on, I'm going to make the move (if I have control). Nice post. Old memories.

(P.S. Disqus doesn't like me :[ )

By: sameve

sameve — Sat, 27 Mar 2010 00:55:19 +0000

As we've discussed before, freaking out is okay, and actually good sometimes. But, when things are up in the air, freaking out won't help anything. If we can look at it as a new opportunity and just try and make the most of whatever comes our way, we'll be better for it. Thanks for sharing your input

By: sameve

sameve — Sat, 27 Mar 2010 00:51:59 +0000

I know what you mean. Honestly, just because I've learned better ways of dealing with up in the air times doesn't mean I like them. There are definitely times when I'm like come onnnn, that's enough now! But, like I said in the post, worrying usually gets us nowhere, so learning how to roll with the punches is definitely a good thing for your sanity. Thanks Emily!

By: sameve

sameve — Sat, 27 Mar 2010 00:48:43 +0000

Your life is quite up in the air right now, and I have to say, I totally admire the way you've been dealing with things. You just keep doing the best you can every day , and not letting your worries about the future affect your effort in the present. So, kudos to you, my friend. Keep your head up, I know things will work out eventually. Thanks for commenting!

By: Mehnaz

Mehnaz — Fri, 26 Mar 2010 22:38:50 +0000

I worry my ass off. That's my problem. But after all these years, I've realized, like you said, that it's never as bad when it actually happens. Often the anticipation is far worse because you've completely given into the storm in the teacup situation.
It really helps to just handle things with some amount of grace. And really know that you'll be fine in the end. Freaking out is allowed, but it shouldn't become a way of life.
thanks for the fab post, Sam!