No Matter What...

And so, we have rounded the corner into the month of November. Hopefully it will turn out better than October.

Not to be pessimistic, but I vaguely seem to remember saying something similar at the end of September...

So how do we stay positive in a world that feels like it is failing apart? I know we have to, if we want to survive.

I have not been in the best frame of mind as of late, mostly due to the screwed up government situation here in the USA... and impending changes I will end up feeling directly, in the form of ridiculously increased health insurance premiums next time I renew my plan.

It looks like I might end up returning to the ranks of the uninsured because I simply won't be able to afford the monthly premiums... a place I have not found myself since I lived in Texas, many years ago.

Back then, "medical bankruptcy" was common because people simply couldn't afford to pay for hospital treatment or medical procedures. Very sad... this place does not believe healthcare is a human right.

But enough about that.

When things get difficult, I try to find things I am grateful for. Usually, they are very small things... but it all counts!

It just helps me find reasons to keep moving, even when I feel dead tired and fed up.

Not going to go on too much about it... hopefully I will have the energy to start afresh tomorrow!

Thanks for stopping by and have a great weekend!

How about YOU? Are you good at persevering in the face of what feels like constant adversity? Leave a comment if you feel so inclined — share your experiences — be part of the conversation!

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