Hey buddy, do you have a match!?!?!?

A lot can be said about a person by the way they cope with bad situations.  Some turn to substances, some turn to inflicting physical pain on themselves or others, some turn to food, others just turn off the world so they can process the news.

Hi my name is Lisa, I bet you can't tell which one of those categories I fall into? Who would've guessed with a blog post (to the general public, I might add) that I fall into the "isolation" category. Yes, siree.. I said it.. Isolation is my coping mechanism.  After all, It has worked so well (insert sarcasm here) for me in the past, but lately?  Not so much!! I keep thinking back to what my dad always tells me, "No matter what honey, you always land on your feet."  Well these days, I sure feel like I spend more time on my knees in prayer, than on my feet.. that's for sure!!




As with any great epiphany, I've been thinking a lot about why I isolate myself from others when things feel like they're crushing me, and I think I'm missing just one thing..Keep reading, and then tell me if you think I'm on the right path here...

Sometimes it is the relationships in our lives that save us from those dark and terrible moments; moments like hearing your mom has cancer, or finding out your uncle has leukemia, or hearing that your friend's dad has passed away.  

So tonight readers, I will ask one simple question:  Do you have the kind of relationships in your life that light the way when you just can't seem to generate a little... tiny.. spark?  

If you answered yes to that question, I'm so glad that there are people in your life that love and care for you. You are truly one of the lucky ones!! :)

If you answered no to that question; Try this..Take some time to reflect upon what is holding you back from those relationships. Then get out there and start developing them!! (Really, that's more of a request than a direct order) After all, there is nothing more valuable than a network of people in your life when life seems to be crushing you.

Seriously folks.. Life is precious!  Don't let another day go by without sharing YOUR spark.