I have a number of friends and colleagues suffering from a job loss or highly-stressful situations at work/life. All of us have been there at one time or another. I’ve definitely have had job and life stress, too. Could I have given better advice to a friend in need? Could I have prevented some of my friend’s stress or my stress? How can I help others stay resilient? How can I keep staying resilient myself? It can be a moment where your inner resilience will see you through.

Life definitely has its moments, both good and bad. To stay strong and resilient myself, I focus on the best of the present.  I, however, cannot deny there are less than perfect times that can dominate life.

When I think of these moments, I listen to a song by Judy Garland called “Comes Once in a Lifetime.” (I love listening to classic artists.) The song grounds me and reminds my inner-self that I can do great things. I thought you might like to read the lyrics and remember the message the next time you are going through a bit of “hell.”

This song was sung by Judy in the 1960s as she was dealing with her own complex life resiliency issues. Unfortunately, she was unable to retain her resiliency, but this song shows us the way we can overcome…if only we believe.

Every day, just go along dawn till sundown.

Here’s a rundown.

Every day that comes, comes once in a lifetime.

 Take each day and gather the rosebuds in it.

Fill each minute.

Every day that comes, comes once in a lifetime.

 Think of now, tomorrow is waiting in the wings.

Who knows what it brings.

While the future waits, the present swings.

Day to day, in Brooklyn or China ‘cross the bay.

Only once comes this particular sky.

Only once these precious hours go by.

Only once in a lifetime the day comes by.

So live, live, live, live today.

 Think of now, tomorrow is waiting in the wings.

Who knows what it brings.

While the future waits, the present swings.  

From day to day, in Brooklyn or China ‘cross the bay.

Only once comes this particular sky.

Only once these precious hours go by.

Only once in a lifetime a day comes by.

So live, live, live, come on and live today.

This is quite a poignant message for a song. Take care my friend and please remember to trust your inner resiliency!