Everybody has problems, right? Some of them have been with you your whole life if you're anything like me. Maybe you're consistently overweight. Maybe you have consistent money problems. Maybe you're worried about your kids. Maybe you have a chronic back problem you can't find a solution for. There are a great many of these typical problems that people in general typically have. Maybe they are so pervasive in your life you've forgotten that they are problems.
Be suspicious! Be very suspicious of these problems. There's a good chance they're a cover for your real problems and that's why you haven't solved them.
Try this: Sit quietly and happily imagine that you have solved the chronic problems in your life and are now free to have the life of your dreams. How does that feel? What comes to mind? For a lot of us, what comes to mind are the OTHER problems - an unhappy relationship, back taxes we owe, something we've done that we feel ashamed of, etc., etc. No wonder we've been focusing on the chronic ones.
What has worked for me was getting some support and help in dealing with the REAL problems. Then the others seem to melt away without my effort. It could be that I didn't need them to distract me any more so they just went away by themselves.
Empowerment enhances the ability of individuals or organizations to make choices and transform those choices into positive outcomes. Empowered people have recognized their own value and strength and their capacity to handle life's problems. In turn they are better able to influence the course of their lives. With information and support, most people can find within themselves the power to direct their lives and reach their dreams.
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