14. the 20 something crisis...............................

I just found an old book of mine that has inspired me to write about the "20" something crisis.

Apparently in our mid to late twenties it is not uncommon to have a complete break down about our professional lives. And to be honest, I have to say I wouldn't disagree.

I am contemplating quiting my well paid job, to take some time out to find out what I really love about life and the things that I love to do. Because, well, although getting coffee at the same time every morning and working in the public service seems appealing... sometimes its not (sorry to all those out there that disagree).

BUT - and here is where the crisis takes place.........The only thing that ever stops me at this point is the thought of my mothers disappointed voice ringing in my ears or imagining the look of disappointment that i would probably see on a few familiar faces. Thinking about these things tends to steer my thoughts in an opposite direction.

I envy those that drop the things they don't like to do to look for something that they enjoy doing- in a heartbeat. I am envious of self worth that ooooses from their pores.

Despite of bills these people have to pay or parents they like to keep happy, these people take the road less travelled and often end up being the people you read about. The people that write books about the 20 something crisis.

If you are in a job that you don't mind doing, but don't necessarily Love doing... my advice would be to quit. I wont take my own advice for a few days yet but I will take a few days off to roam the net and look at things that appeal to me, things that inspire me and things I would love to do but don't have the guts to try....
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13. the breaking Point

"The breaking point is a moment of stress in which a person breaks down or a situation becomes critical.  A breaking point can lead to a shift in morals and world perception".

This topic has always amazed me and the amount of thought I put towards it is definitely beyond me. I want to write about the human breaking point because I think it changes your life. I could compare it to the two paths (the paths you always hear people talk about) the one you went down and the one you didn't ... but I cant because the main difference is it usually happens when you lose control not when you are in control. And, although it compares to choosing your own destiny it is not a decision. You cant choose to do it, its uncontrollable and just happens.

The breaking point in my eyes is a beautiful thing, sure no one wants to be in a position where they feel helpless and fear their world is about to end but getting to that point and coming to the realisation that you need to make positive change is extremely powerful. I don't think there is motivation out there that you can gain or buy that compares to it.

Numerous books that tell tales of rehabilitation depend on the breaking point to make the story mean something. They draw on all the events in a persons life that lead up to a specific point of no return.

If your feeling your at a critical point, just ride the wave and try to take small positive steps to improving your quality of life. If you feel stuck try to remember that the breaking point will happen and once it does you will realise everything you want in life is achievable. This realisation has more power than going to the gym, eating well or doing good things- it comes from a different place and will provide you with an energy you didn't know you had.

In short the breaking point drags you by your hair down a path you don't want to go down, to show you things about yourself you probably never wanted to see, all for the big finale of making you a stronger, better more able human being.

As the picture demonstates, it is similar to a path just one that seems a little obscure and the most ironic thing about the breaking point is it wont break you, it will fix you.

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12. matter over mind or mind over matter?

The power of the mind is a funny thing and I strongly believe in mind over matter at times.  I just watched a documentary on the power of our thoughts, a group of  dear old men were put together in a share house that was set up as if it was 20 years behind the rest of the world. The men had to cook/fend for themselves and become completely independent, all the while surrounded by things from their past (videos, commercials, posters) all of this in a way took them back in time.

As a result of being treated younger, the men started to believe they were capable of doing that of what individuals 20 years younger than them could do. A few of the men chucked their walking sticks away, others wanted to go out dancing... the strength they now felt was apparently overwhelming- eye sight and hearing improved and the men were believed to have a remarkably higher IQ than just one week before.

So it could have been a little over exaggerated, I’m not sure. But my point is... our bodies are heavily influenced by what is around us and what we conquer up our thoughts to be. These men weren’t incapable to begin with, they were just treated as if they were. It is only once we start believing with our minds that we can do something then our bodies will agree.

Your thoughts effect a whole lot more than what you think they do, maintaining positive thoughts and changing attitudes will in turn motivate your body to cooperate. The only catch to this is the best way to a positive mind is to use our bodies to excersise.

It’s something to think about for anyone trying to kick the habits and fulfil the new years resolutions. It won’t happen with merely the thought of just giving up you need to engage in more of the things that make you happy, the things your passionate about.


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