What I write about—like this article—comes from research, study, and personal experience. It’s mostly about life and how we can go about living it better. But to do that, we need to know what we’re working with, and it’s not all good.
We all want to find our way—our place, our purpose—and try to figure out the meaning of life.
A good story has characters: bad guys, good guys, and, of course, the hero. And a theme we connect with, such as, “Will evil triumph, or can good prevail?” To make the story work, we need drama: when trouble comes, what will the hero do, and where will help come from?
As people move through life, they often begin to think about deeper issues they may have ignored earlier. Sometimes, they feel regret for things they wish they had done—or not done—and sad realizations creep into their consciousness.
If your car is spinning out of control, there are driving techniques to help you avoid a crash. But wouldn’t it be better to prevent the skid from happening in the first place?
Addiction is like a car crash. It can harm or kill the driver and hurt anyone else along for the ride. The good news is that, with the right driving techniques, we can be trained on how to avoid a crash.
You’re cruising along, oblivious to the danger ahead. Suddenly, you’re spinning out of control, and the lives of you and those with you hang in the balance. Would it have been helpful to have a driver’s manual?
Harmful habits, compulsions, and addictions are issues which strike us all. If we haven’t yet been affected by one of these conditions, we likely will be in the future.
We all want to find more peace, joy, and purpose in our lives. Sometimes, knowing what to do to achieve that goal is a challenge, but it is something we can learn.
Looking at where your current habits and choices are taking you, why is change needed in your life? Think about that question a bit more. Really think about it, because finding your WHY is the key to change.