This little light of mine...

We all may have experienced a tough time on the job, group, school or anything you’re apart of in that way.   Instead of it being the workload or the activity that is stressful, it’s the people that you’re surrounded by. 
 
You may want to give up, and talk back with the negativity others throw at you but remember to be the light, remember that you are supposed to be there and no one can take that away from you.  Before we try to move on to big and better things in our lives, take those lessons with you that you may have learned from those situations.  They will ALWAYS show back up again, but this time, you’ll know how to manage. 
 
There have been times to where I was constantly surrounded by negativity whether I was doing right or wrong.  Instead of letting that bad energy take over me, I tried to turn it around the best way I could to make myself comfortable.  I knew I had a purpose to be in that situation, so my job was to figure out why I was there.  Many people don’t know how to communicate and how they make others feel.  That was the situation at my last job, so I took the initiative in getting to know everyone personally, finding out their weaknesses and strengths and became the voice of my department for every individual.  Yes, it’s a lot of work but I found my strengths in it as well believe it or not.  What seemed impossible became very doable. 
 
Don’t let situations like this intimidate you and block you from your blessings.  There is always someone watching you whether you know it or not and you will get what you deserve and work hard for.  You’ll get that promotion or better position elsewhere when you’re ready.  You just have to prepare yourself! Be the light in the darkness.
 
Jessica McArthur
jl.mcarthur93@gmail.com