It all adds up and brings us down. Yet, what you get yourself into, you have the power to get out of. There is always hope. The same passion and energy that got you into the mess can get you out. It all depends on your focus.
Life can be so much more.
Taking the easy way out, is no way to live. You cannot consume a great life, you must create it. There is no easy way out, because the effort IS the fulfillment. Right this moment, you can rise above your self-imposed burdens, just by deciding to do so, and by making the commitment to make a difference, in your own life and the lives of others. Put out the effort, every minute of every day.