{"id":802,"date":"2011-10-07T09:38:51","date_gmt":"2011-10-07T13:38:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.beliefnet.com\/discoveriesofawanderer\/?p=802"},"modified":"2011-10-07T09:38:51","modified_gmt":"2011-10-07T13:38:51","slug":"a-new-kind-of-journey","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/discoveriesofawanderer\/2011\/10\/a-new-kind-of-journey.html","title":{"rendered":"A New Kind of Journey"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>I have recently joined the American (and) global club of being unemployed. Whew, it’s tough to even\u00a0write that. Besides my sweet deal here at Beliefnet of being a blogger, I’m looking for new jobs so I can get back into the workforce. This means that money, mulah, ka-ching or $$$ will be low and tight.<\/p>\n

Work for many of us is such an emotional thing, too. It’s a way to connect, to make a difference, to help others. It’s also a way to live out one’s faith.<\/p>\n

At this point I’m slowly learning that struggle is part of the human condition or the human experience. I feel that it’s my attitude<\/em> that will really make a difference in this whole journey. Will I take each day as a chance for something new? Yes, I’ll try. I want to keep upbeat and positive although I know it will be difficult. I’m praying for strength for myself and others going through this.<\/p>\n

Overall this feels like a way for me to trust in God that He will take care of me. I have terrific family and friends that are providing help, ideas, contacts, and more.<\/p>\n

Taking it just day by day with a healthy attitude, faith, and support really could make all the difference in the world.<\/p>\n

Check these out:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

10 Tips for the Suddenly Unemployed<\/a><\/p>\n

Learn New Ways to Cope with Change<\/a><\/p>\n

Words of Comfort for Hard Times<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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