Many would probably castigate me for having to live by this quote, but I attest to the power of these words…”focus on what you have, not on what you lack”. The concept is only arbitrary, and not applicable in all situations. Entrepreneurs for example won’t abide by this as the notion of “lack” drives them to innovate, create and develop new products and services.
But let me share a story, nonetheless, of how I have overcome one of the lowest moments of my life. The following is culled from my Multiply site.
Read more of Documenting Australia — Chapter 4: “Focus on what you have, not on what you lack”.On Monday afternoon after class at Q block, the Communication and Sciences building, I contacted her. And I reeled, after the short conversation. I thought I was doing ok…but having heard from her, I slipped in to relapse.
I told her how beautiful Toowoomba was…and how sad that no loved one was there to share it with.
Eventually I heard from the whole family through email. They got my cell number and would text me from time to time. During the course of my stay in Australia, I would make contact with them very seldomly so as to avoid missing them.
My dad got hold of my homesickness issue. One cold afternoon after class, I was walking back to the dorm when I got a text message from him…and that would forever keep me stronger and help me face all hardships that I would encounter with steadfastness.
“This is what I have right now,” I told myself. “And it’s fleeting. I might as well cherish the hardship for it will go sooner than I expect.”
I remember having a conversation with friends when a particular question has been brought up. Has there been a moment in your life that you have been told the right message by the right person at the right time?
Mine was that..from my dad…he said, “Focus on what you have, not on what you lack”.To this day, I still live by it…it’s hard but I try.
