Morning Brew.....

In times of hurt or pain, learn how to deal with it!  There's no medal for trying to deal with things alone.  If you need help, get some!  It didn't make you less of a person. Whether it's doctors, counseling or prayer, they're people with experience in dealing with the issues you may be experiencing.  Depression is real, and it can sneak up on you really fast. 

Different people have different symptoms. Some symptoms of depression include:

• Feeling sad or "empty"
• Feeling hopeless, irritable, anxious, or guilty
• Loss of interest in favorite activities
• Feeling very tired
• Not being able to concentrate or remember details
• Not being able to sleep, or sleeping too much
• Overeating, or not wanting to eat at all
• Thoughts of suicide, suicide attempts
• Aches or pains, headaches, cramps, or digestive problems.

Everyone deals with tragic things, it's how you deal with them that will determine what'll happen with you.  Having a good support system, talking about the situation & constant prayer is what helped myself through! 

The Struggle....

EVERYONE struggles at some point in life, whether it's big or small! Many who never try to achieve anything have the slightest clue as to how much effort, time, patience, consistency it took to overcome and succeed. They only see the end result, wishing things could be the same for their lives.  You want change, but don't want to put in the work to get it.  Complaining doesn't get you anywhere but right where you started (if you started anything at all).

Pro players, all you see is them at the end playing on television.  Doctors and nurses, all you see is them taking care of you. Teachers, all you see is them giving lectures. Military men and women, all you see is the BDU and rank they're wearing.  You never stop to think of their struggle.  Not one person has anything handed to them. You literally have to work your ass off to get where you want! When you reach your accomplishment, then you can say "Man, it was a tough ride, but I did it!"

Whatever your struggle may be in life, don't let it control where you want to be! Stop complaining, take action and get in gear.  The ride will be bumpy, but it's so worth it!

Have a good Monday, thanks for reading!