Lately I've been thinking that there are two types of people in this world - ones where life just happily falls into place for them, and the others where no matter how hard they try, things can always be a bit shaky for them. I mean sure things work out for them, too, but it often takes hard work and patience to get there.These people are what you call a hot-mess. Contrary to what any of my social media pages may tell you, I am in fact a hot-mess.....but that's okay! It's a daily process to acceptance.
So if you, our anyone you know is a hot-mess, here are a few reasons why it's totally fine:
1. You're practically invincible:
Through my many years of investigating my hot-mess of a life, I've realized no matter what happens, there's no stopping me! Seriously, life hits you where it hurts sometimes, but if you take a step back, you'll realize that you got through it. It'll prepare you for the next blow life hits you with the very next day...because as a hot-mess, we deal with a crisis every week. You also become very resourceful, have you realized that?! Take a second and look at your friends who have it together. Now think, if half the stuff that you have to go through happened to them, wouldn't they practically lose their minds? No joke I've seen it. But being so resourceful, your life motto is "when things don't go right, go left" - you generally know how to get through any situation. You may not ever have the strength of Thor to get you through your expected weekly crises, but by God, you are one resourceful being.
2. You never fail to have interesting stories to tell:
As I mentioned before, having a weekly crisis is no stranger to you. At this point, one month of your life could make a really interesting book, or the best reality show the world has ever seen. Each week, you always have some story to tell your co-workers or friends about how some hobo actually tried to jump in your car (true story). It's okay because it keeps your life interesting and you are always on your toes. Even if your experience wasn't a good one, you learned from it! The only way a hot-mess survives is because of their learning experiences, it helps them grow and do things differently next time.
3. You are incredibly endearing and relatable:
Fitting you in a faction or a type of mold, will never work for you. Since you're constantly going to hell and back, you experienced a lot, and you know how to relate to people who have gone through some pretty interesting things in their lives. Being relatable also makes you a great friend to others. People come to you first for advice, and it feels nice to have trust like that. You also have an incredible sense of humor, through all the tears and turmoil you know how to laugh it off later.
But in all seriousness, I know all to well what it's like to be at your breaking point. Life makes it so hard to strive, but with acceptance and perseverance, and an incredible sense of humor, you can get through anything. To all the hot-messes out there, our time is coming. Who knows? Maybe it already has, but you still feel the burn of life. Overall, just remember that we essentially aren't the ones in control. Whether you believe in God or some other higher power - they got it! You just do your best.
