Though it felt awkward to share, I did, and I received help that I wasn’t even expecting. If I had struggled in silence, no one would have known, and I would have been alone in my struggle. Yet, when I expressed my vulnerability, someone reached out to me offering their help. Some of the details of my situation don’t feel very flattering, but I still wanted to share them because I know that others feel the same shame and embarrassment about money stuff that I do. It may be a surprise, but I felt vulnerable when I published that earlier blog post. This has been a lesson in vulnerability.I would help them if I could! Why is it different? But sometimes I need help, and there are those who care for me who want to help when they can. I feel embarrassed to have to ask to borrow money, and doing so makes me feel extremely vulnerable. I continue to be pretty terrible at this, though I’m still better than I used to be. This has been a lesson in asking for help when you need it. When we want something does the whole universe conspire Paulo Coelho The Alchemist And when you want something, the whole Universe conspires for you to.I wanted to share this after-story for two reasons: But she is saving me a couple hundred bucks in late fees in loaning me the money, which is a huge load off of my mind. I’m extremely grateful for this short-term, parental loan, though it is always humbling to have to approach the almighty Bank of Mom, especially when you are in your 30s. But she was willing and able, and she offered. I was also devising a plan that would make things Ok. I hadn’t wanted to ask her for the money, since the sum of money was rather large. She said she might be able to help me out with my tuition. Well, today I had one of those.Īnd, if not a coincidence, at least an unexpected occurrence that is helping me achieve my goals.Īfter posting my earlier post, my mom contacted me. In the book, this help comes in the form of coincidences. He faces obstacles and diversions to achieving his personal legend, but one of the quotes from the book that I like to ponder is: In it, Santiago is driven to pursue his personal legend. One of my favorite books is The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho.

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