Does it seem impossible to find growth when there's so much loss?

This past weekend, many of my friends lost their jobs in the cruise industry. An industry they might have spent the better half of 2 decades in. They're also trying to figure out what's next.  

• How will they be able to break into a new industry?

• What if no one understands their previous work?

• What if they can't pay their bills?  

• What if...

There are others like them with similar struggles. Admittedly, I've been in that place before, too.  

The place where it might seem impossible to adopt a mindset of growth amidst the loss. Where I might take more time to grieve than what's needed. Where the feelings of optimism might seem in short supply.  

To those people, I offer a simple yet provocative thought.  

"You have more abundance now than your mind allows you to see."

I can say that because I've been there myself. Here's what you have that you didn't have before:

• Time - you have time to explore, reflect, and enjoy.

• Time - you can slow down a bit, let life get ahead of you, and be present.

• Time - you can engage in self-care, rest, and do the things you should be doing for yourself all the time.

And there's one last thing I'll say, "you have permission."

Right now, you have permission to use time and do something with it. You don't need that permission from me - you've had it all along.  

So now,   

What will you do?  
Where will you go?
Who will you serve?