Get Out Of Your Rut

"Action may not always bring happiness; but there is no happiness without action."- Benjamin DisraeliBenny was an average looking, middle-aged man, who lived in an average home in an average neighborhood.He had an average-looking wife and average children. Although Benny held no negativity toward his job of ten years with the same company, there was a sense deep inside him that something was missing from his life. Before he met his wife, he thought marriage would bring him the happiness he so desired. When nirvana was not found in that path, Benny decided that perhaps a more noble route to contentment could be found in parenthood.

While having a wife and children brought much joy to Benny, as the children got older and needed him less, Benny felt a bit disillusioned about this seemingly elusive emotional state called happiness. It was not long before Benny subconsciously let go of ever experiencing this gift he so craved. And so, Benny went back to his daily routine, living his average life with his average wife and children, in their average neighborhood.

Benny could easily be you or me. In fact, how many people do YOU know who seem to have it all; steady job, comfortable home, decent spouse and children, yet who are walking about unfulfilled?

Perhaps this bland state of existence can be compared to vanilla ice cream. While vanilla is indeed tasty, we must not forget there are a whole lot of other yummy flavors of ice cream in existence as well! However, just as some people are afraid to try a new flavor of ice cream, instead, settling time after time for their comfortable stand-by, even more individuals are fearful of reaching out and grabbing happiness with both hands.

Why are we often hesitant?

Most likely, because, as humans, we tend to fear the unknown and unexplored. We also tend to hang on to ruts we have made for ourself because the thought of aggressive action would mean breaking free of tired and worn familiar habits and patterns.

As the above quote states, there is no guarantee that action will bring happiness, but the only way to find out is by reaching out. This often means, reaching out of our comfort zones and what is familiar.

In our communities, there exist many doors to experiences that could help bring more depth, meaning, and satisfaction to your life.  All that is required is the courage to open and walk through that door.  Some of these paths of community service and outreach lead to interesting events, fun clubs, hidden talents, new friends, hearty laughs, and warm hugs from people whose lives you truly can make a difference in. There is no greater gift than love, and in order to give it, we must be willing to climb out of our comfortable ruts and reach out of ourselves.

There is another door we must not hesitate to open, and its path leads to our Creator, God. He is standing your door knocking. Open it, and your life will be forever positively changed.

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Contributed by Melanie Schurr (Copyright (c)2003 Melanie Schurr) Melanie Schurr is author of "Ecstatic Living Ecstatic Loving: How to have more peace and joy in marriage, and life in general by walking in harmony with God," and "Son Salutations: A refreshing collection of modern inspirations for those who seek God each day." For more information, visit her web page at www.angelfire.com/mi/melschurr