Smoking Is A Solution.

We all have ‘problems’ and we all look for and find solutions. Did you know that smoking is a solution to a problem? I’m serious, it is. All we do is find ‘solutions’ to the problems we experience. Trouble is, the ‘solutions’ most people find are the wrong solutions. Withdrawing is a solution. Hiding in work or the internet is a solution. Smoking is a solution, and then the ‘solution’ becomes a problem on its own. We find it difficult to solve the ‘problem’ because the real problem is buried under the solutions we have created that aren’t the solution that we really need. Until we get a handle on the problem that we need to solve, we are only ever in the distraction of the wrong solution.

Our real work is to find a solution that actually solves the ‘problem’ we are facing. That takes courage and a few other things, one of which is telling yourself the deeper truth of what is going on within. In my experience there is only ever a handful of problems – five or six – that we face as human beings in the west.

I invite you to look for the deeper problem that you are attempting to fix with a solution that isn’t working?

I would love to hear what your “solution” was and the deeper problem you identified.  For example, the solution might be smoking, and the deeper problem was deep, ongoing fear about being successful enough.  Just leave your initials, not your full name.  Not only will this bring clarity to yourself, but could help other readers.  I will also be using these comments in deciding what issues to address in future posts and webinars.