Hey, brother, we had similar journeys. Different but with the lesson of life.
For me, as a basketball player, I had a tough journey. Two years in a row I had problems with injuries and one summer no team wanted to sign me. And, in Europe contracts are not for 3, 4 years. You rarely get these type of contracts. To cut the long story short story.
Soon I was like you without a money and without a contract which was my source of income. It was a scary time. But, I refused to live on my parent's backs. So during the summer every day I would go to the ocean and scuba dive for shells. Which I would later sell illegally to restaurants around Croatia. I actually made a decent money, but most importantly I was having fun doing it. As I love the ocean and scuba diving. There is such a peace and calm sensation diving it the depts of the blue ocean.
Anyways, it made me appreciate life way more and every opportunity I get I choose to be happy. Soon after I got an opportunity to earn a contract and I took it. For 3 years now I am playing in Italy for a decent income and I believe without those struggles I would not be here NOW. Living in the moment and enjoying everything life gives me every single day. :)
So STRUGGLE eventually lead me to appreciate life even more, because I know what it took for me to get here. I appreciate every single day I still get to play this amazing sport which has taken me on a countless journey so far. :)
Amazing post, I agree with every single word you wrote. And, you are right. We write differently, but about the same thing. :)
Wow @awakentolife I love your story man! What am epic way to make ends meet. I truly feel you there and man... that's just so awesome!
Thanks so much for stopping by and sharing. I appreciate you man!
Thank you, my friend. Epic indeed for me. As I enjoyed doing it and making a living from it. Plus not to mention it helped me recover my injury and get my muscles stronger. :)
I am glad I got to share even though I did not plan it. It just poured out of me. Maybe because I can relate closely to your story :)