Do Your Best

Something I saw on Bluesky got me to thinking about my work history.  A simple little meme - I think it’s a hamster, maybe a gerbil, sitting at a desk with cup of coffee. Question: “What do you do for a living?  Answer: “I do my best.”

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For me being retired, I would use the past tense:  “I did my best.”

A simple yet profound statement.  I worked many jobs either part- or full-time and temporary ones.  A few I got fired from; some I quit, some went out of business.

Battling the demons of addiction and depression, I struggled throughout those years, even in recovery.  So I did my best, basically to survive.  That is the exactly the right way to summarize it all.

Now being retired, having the opportunity to write when I want, fix things, be free from bosses (ha!) I feel so much more content.  How fortunate I am, even if I am poor.  My spirit, my sense of well-being is much improved.

I hope others don’t have to struggle so much as I have.  Life is hard.  There are no guarantees for job security.  All I can suggest is take care of yourself.  Stick to positive principles, be honest.  Be true.  Ask for help when you need it.  Just do your best.      Theresa M

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