My sister and brother-in-law are going through a tough time, and unfortunately I couldn't be with them when I would have liked. I'm glad they have such a strong support network and I think they know I'm there for them, but that doesn't make things easier. My heart goes out to them.
School is going well and I'm learning a lot. I've been applying to tons of jobs, but I haven't heard anything yet. I always worry about this time of year, but things tend to work out. Life is mostly that, learning patience. Luckily, there's enough scriptural reference for that working out in the end; otherwise I'd be a tad more worried. Also, as much patients as I think I'm learning, it pales in comparison to other people...by a lot.
I've also been thinking a lot about what it takes to succeed lately. Most of it boils down to work. However, there is a large part that is due to luck. Hard work can makeup for a lack of luck, but only up to a certain point. Also, there is a religious component based on my beliefs, basically blessings. When these three combined you have success. There are a few caveats here. I think sometimes you can focus on your own work too much and miss out on luck. Trying to work for blessing doesn't really work. The best you can do is live how you said you would, otherwise you may be attempting to bribe God. It may be possible, but sometimes God's Will isn't what you thought it was, this being the case if you don't get the blessings you think are coming you may get disillusioned. I've done this a few times. From the thinking I've done on the matter it's a balance of all three. You need to work hard, but not too hard, rely on the commitments you've made, and always be looking for luck.
Oddly enough this seems to be working for me. I don't know if it works for everyone, but it works for me. I seem to be more willing to accept life as it comes, but still be driven, and not lose sight of my religion. This strategy seems to work in most areas of my life: school, work, and dating. Anyhow, these have been my musings of late. I'm getting excited to graduate in May, even though I have no idea what's next on the horizon.
