Why Do I Do All the Things I Do – I Can Because I Say I Can

why do I do all the things I do

what else would I do if I didn’t have these wonderful things to do

I’d be lost in my head

filled up with dread

this way I must keep on going

whether I want to or not

life keeps happening

even when things suck

so even when it’s bad

I can still have times when I’m glad

my work keeps me sane

though sometimes I may complain

overwhelmed at times it seems

yes that is the truth

but even when I’m running seriously behind

I’m happiest I find

when I’ve all these things to do

otherwise what else would I do

During the first two weeks of the month, I went through an agony of upset.

I’d made a monumental mistake when sending out an email. But after a few days when the person in question didn’t say anything, I decided to send a brief note as if nothing were wrong.

I’d been promised by this friend that they would always be honest and so I had to trust the answers I received to my query were genuine.

I also had things going on that couldn’t just sit and wait for my pity party to be over.

So, even though things weren’t what I considered feeling 100 percent okay for me, I realized I had two choices.

First choice, keep worrying and crying about it and get behind deadlines and other commitments or I could dry my tears, or in the case of a few days, cry while working but whatever I did I had to keep going.

I realized I’d come too far to allow this to sideline me.

I decided I wanted different experience.

I cannot know what upsets another if they do not say so and contrary to widespread belief, a lie by omission is still a lie. So, even if you keep your problem to yourself, you’re being dishonest.

For my part I’d rather always know where I stand with people.

Being busy helped me to keep from acting on my impulse control.

So, on this 13^TH day of Mental Health Awareness month I say to you, “be authentic. Your life will be richer for doing so.”

I also advise strongly, even when it sucks, keep going. Acknowledge your feelings. Cry if you must while working at your desk, but don’t let life’s troubles tie you into a knot that you cannot untie which is sure to keep you from achieving your goals.

Because I kept going, I’m receiving employment support from the commission of DB blind services and am looking at a possible job in my field.

I’m super excited to be living the life of an overcomer.

I can because I believe I can, and others appear to believe in me too.

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This post is brought to you by author and public speaker Anthony Candela

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By Anthony R. Candela

Christian Faith Publishing, 2019

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Vision Dreams: A Parable

This is a sci-fi novella about how a dysfunctional society forces people to go to extremes, including four blind people who seek out artificial vision.

This novella increases our understanding of what it means to live in a society that is supportive of its citizens’ daily happiness and humanity. Perhaps after reading it you will be more on guard against what can happen when nations decide to be hyper-vigilant. As the plot unwinds, you will see the lengths to which people will go to achieve their humanity. In the midst of the subtle kinds of strife that leads many to live lives of quiet desperation, there are heroes willing to take risks.

Stand Up Or Sit Out: Memories and Musings Of a Blind Wrestler, Runner, and All-around Regular Guy

A memoir about life lessons learned, especially through sports.

The story related in these pages will occasionally give you cause to chuckle or even shed tears of sadness or joy. Above all else, it will enlighten you about why things happen the way they do. Ultimately, this memoir increases our understanding of what it means to be truly human. Perhaps after reading it we will be kinder and gentler to each other. Most importantly, perhaps we will be kinder and gentler to ourselves.

About the Author

Tony Candela has worked as a Rehabilitation Counselor, supervisor, manager consultant and administrator for more than 40 years in the field of blindness and visual impairment. His work has included promoting literacy and employment of blind persons and a special interest in enhancing the career preparation of blind persons who wish to work in the computer science field. He is a “retired” athlete, loves movies, sports, reading, writing, and music, including dabbling in guitar.