I wish you the very best the All has to offer, and that Father Adonis smile upon each of you. It has been a long winter, but life is returning to the Earth in grand profusion. With it, there will be countless opportunities for self betterment, life improvement and gratification.
I suggest that each of you step out of line, take a break and take stock of your situation. Right- come into focus! Take your "happiness temperature" and see if you are satisfied with your life, your relationships, your employment and your living accommodations. Most important though, see if you are happy with yourself! If you are not happy and satisfied, you need to make some changes. "Wizards change things!"
Write your findings down in your journal where you can study them and then make a flow chart starting at where you are and moving on to where you want to be. That's right! Set some goals and figure out how you can get there from where you are at! Map your journey from point A to point B and all points between so you can figure out what to do next. If you don't know, then ask! Once you know where you want to go, then take it one step at a time. Pay your dues, and then reap the reward!
Don't be a pacifist and just sit there seething in misery. Hey, wake up! There is a whole, big world full of super opportunities all around you, and all you need to do is reach out and catch them. You have to plan and strategize though, so you can grab the right one. There is no sense in making things worse.
Do you want a better job? You may find you need a
bit more education. If that is so, then go down to the
local college and hustle them for a Pell grant and
while you are at it, check out any other grants you
might be eligible for. However, there is always the
possibility that your situation might be such that you
should talk to a social worker and get further aid and
assistance in your quest for betterment.
Should you just be unhappy in your present job, then start looking for a new one. Place your resume on several of the job search sites like "monster.com". There are several of them. Doing that is like placing a message in a bottle and throwing it into the ocean. You never know, but you might luck out. One fellow picked up a bottle off the beach and received an inheritance from a deceased millionaire. Certainly, a job search site is a lot more focused.
Then, there is the tried and true method of buying a newspaper and looking to see what is available. Too, there is such a thing as networking, so ask some friends if they know of any good openings! Often, people really enjoy helping others. Take advantage of their do-gooder instinct. Heh, heh, help them to feel good about themselves.
Are you in a bad or abusive relationship? Well then, the simple answer is to try to work things out, perhaps, seeking counseling if you must. If that fails, then simply hit the road. If you have no assets with which to do that, see a social worker. That is why we have such agencies and people in this society. There are all sorts of programs, halfway houses and temporary measures just waiting to help you. Take advantage of them! One of the biggest limiting factors in life is ignorance. There is no excuse for ignorance. All you have to do is ask! Look in the Yellow Pages under Government/social services. Yes, phone booths have Yellow Pages. Give it a try!
Are you ill? See a doctor. If you can't afford a doctor, use those Yellow Pages and contact a social worker. Yes, there are Government programs to cover that too. If you don't make use of them, it's your own fault.
Last, if you are unsatisfied with yourself, read the Scrolls. They reveal the "High Road" in life. Their teachings will help you to make the most of what you already have and help you to gain much more. They will teach you about awareness, justification, self control, strategy, becoming a better actor and a plethora of other handy concepts like building upon a strong foundation.
Heh, heh! It's your life, so you might as well make the most of it. There is only one sin, and that is "Stupidity!" Living a less than desirable life is pure stupid in this day and age, and there is no excuse or defense for it. Each and every Child of The Black Rose is given more and better opportunities than any other people on the face of the Earth, but it is up to you to see them when they come to you and to make the most of them once you find them.
If you are living someplace where the opportunities are few, then move to somewhere where they abound. It's as simple as that. There is always something to be done to improve your life if you just look for it or make it happen. Try asking during your "Rest of Light," that little ten minute meditation period just before you go to sleep, and then look for answers when you wake up. Often, they will come to you in a rush upon waking. Ask, "How do I get a better job?" or "How can I get out of this mess?" or "How can I improve my life?" Focus upon your need and then look and listen for the answers. It won't be long before they come to you, and you'll wonder why you never thought of that before.
