What does it really mean to leave the shallow end of the pool and head towards the ocean? (See last week.)
What are the implications? The costs? The sacrifices that need to be made? The fears that need to be overcome? The prejudices that have to be erased? The planning that needs to get done? You get the point……
What are your choices?
We all play different roles in life. Sometimes we might feel that the roles are pre-determined – especially in relationship situations where we can either be children, parents, significant others, friends, lovers, whatever – or any combination of the aforementioned…
I’m sure you know what I mean. Societal pressure, stereotypes, or inertia often force or coerce us – or make us believe we are forced or coerced – to behave in particular ways. I have spoken to many friends who feel trapped by their inability to choose better, healthier behaviour patterns. For example, a successful married person – 50+ or so with children – can find themselves falling into a debilitating trap of playing the needy child with their own parents. The library is full of such books!
