Being Broke: This too shall pass

Dear Self (my most devoted reader),
As you know, I have spent much of the last two weeks reflecting on the difference between being poor and being broke. Truthfully, when our bank balance fell so low that we were happy each day just to stay above zero, the distinction between poor and broke seemed merely semantic. Suddenly, waiting to get paid at the end of the month felt like holding my breath in the middle of the ocean and each day without money was like another hour treading water. Payday began on an emotional high that quickly dropped off into a depressing realization that the bills we just paid were yesterday's debts. Each dollar paid was one step closer to the end of the plank that sent us back to another month trying to keep our heads above water to avoid drowning.
That said, with a quick glance at recent economic news to confirm that it could be MUCH worse, and the help of the Lord reminding me to trust in him, I have come to the grateful realization that we are broke and not poor. Being poor is a state of mind that translates into a belief that your current lack of resources is a permanent condition. Being broke is simply a description of your current circumstances that can be viewed as a temporary condition that can change. This too shall pass.