Words From A Stranger

It’s been quite some time since I’ve written on my blog, and I don’t have any real good excuse. I guess the only reason is the past month i’ve been really immersed in my work, which is a good thing:)

But lately I’ve been receiving a lot of messages from people feeling lost, depressed, or have lost control of the direction in their lives. I’ve also had some spiritual or just lucky connections with people that have been “right time/right place” type interactions (I’m more inclined to believe in the “it was meant to be” scenario). These things are what put me back in front of the key pad and just type.

This is for anyone who is struggling to get back on the right path.

In the past I have talked about my love/hate relationship with alcohol and partying during my playing career. It was a long long stretch of time that started right from my first year of junior when I was 15, all the way to a few years after I retired at 39ish (The time stamps are a little hazy as you can prob understand…haha). There was SOOOOO much craziness during that time…a books worth, but I will sum it up by saying it was out of control and it took it’s toll on everyone, not just me.

The reason I am bringing up this whole section of my life, is because I haven’t drank in years, and want to tell you one of the biggest reasons why.

I’ve talked about how my body over time finally just started tell me “you gotta quit this shit”, and that definitely had a part in it. But as I look back, one of the major reasons I got stronger in my body and mind each day and each year, was because I found a new love…coaching. More importantly, I found a bigger purpose in my life…and that was helping others and serving.

I honestly believe that if you are struggling to get back on the right path, whether it be from drinking, being out of shape, depressed, or your relationship going south, finding ways to help others can be a huge tool in your journey back to the path you were meant to be on. I’m not saying that it’s the only thing that you need, but I can speak from experience that it can really help. You don’t have to become a coach or some guru:) but even a small gesture to brighten someone’s day can elevate your own spirits immensely. Holding the door open for someone, helping a lady with her groceries… These things will change your soul, I promise you.

Just like negative things can snowball into an uncontrollable problem, so too can positive energy and gestures. It will make getting up the next day just a little bit easier, and then soon you will be eager to see what the next day has in store.

I hope this can help even one person. This is my gesture for the day.

Peace,

Dusty Imoo