Yesterday, my roommates and my beau all sat around my living room, helping each other seek out jobs, proofreading statements of outstanding abilities and cheering each other on. I was working from my office in the adjacent dining nook, but I checked in with lunch (salmon piccata and a spinach salad) and comma rules periodically throughout the day. I’m positive that everyone accomplished more than they would have alone. And the day was full of laughter and talking about how each person was feeling, finding camaraderie over the pains of a lengthy job search. (Whew. I so understand those feelings. This girl could not be happier hers is over!) It was really awesome to feel that kind of energy that working together sends off.
My thought for you on this Wintry Wednesday is this: If you are climbing uphill, look for someone to make the climb with you who will tap dance at the top of the mountain with you when you get there. Find someone who will tell you that it’s ok to be discouraged while pushing you to keep going, keep trying, keep doing your best. When all of that pressure isn’t solely on you, it’s infinitely easier to reach for the stars. It’s a little corny, but teamwork really does make the dream work. Friends, family, spouses, loves, kittens, siblings, stuffed Ewoks (I’ll freely admit that my Ewok has gotten me through some pretty tough times…). So, enjoy a pick-me-up with your best friend, have a job application party in your living room, hit spin class twice with your coworker. Support and be supported by the wonderful people you undoubtedly have in your life and good luck with whatever mountain you are scaling this week.
And for the record, that’s me and my real life BFF since 4th grade, Vanessa. We are literally tap dancing on top of a mountain we hiked in California. Sometimes that actually does happen...
Kisses,
AJS
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