Obstacles Happen

Just got off the phone with my banking institution, only to have my account frozen. My previous institution was acquired and the account transfer and setup was automatic. I’d called to verify no further action was needed on my end and to verify my debit card would still work. Unfortunately, I wasn’t able to verify my identity and the only way to confirm who I am was to visit a physical location. If I were in America that wouldn’t be a challenge, but since I’m in the Philippines, walking into a branch is not an option.

I didn’t have a ton of cash in the account, but I need every penny. It’s mine and I worked for it. Now I’m sitting here with no access to money. It’s not the most important thing, but it’s required for life. I could continue to state my woes or I can take action.

I’ll do what’s needed to continue moving forward. It’s that simple. This current life of mediocrity is not acceptable. I’ll begin, once again, to remember who I am. I’ll recall what I’ve done. I’ll recall those I’ve been able to serve. I’ll I’ll recall or remember that others have helped or served me too. Sitting around complaining about the problems we all face, will only lead to me having more of the same. We get what what focus on, as Tony Robbins says.

My focus will be creating and positive and lasting impact. It’s been what’s gotten me this far. It will get me further with my destination being the fulfillment of my purpose. Every other single thing I devote time to is a lousy investment. It’s a diminishing return and I will lose that time and it will never return.

When obstacles occur, deal with them. When problems arise, focus on their solution. When failure happens, remember your successes. Shift your mentality and recall those things you’ve done which yielded the results you desired. Do not waste a single moment on the negative. It’s one of the worst investment you can make.

Today, Thursday, May 16, 2024, I am grateful that: