Questions

There was an article in the paper this morning that said people think they are trying to better their lives, but, in fact, are not asking themselves the right questions in the right way to actually better their situation. For example, most people would say, "Why can't I find a job?" In this economy, this is heard frequently. It does nothing to change the situation. A better question would be, "What can I do to find a job?' This may seem like a small difference, but consider the fact the second question calls for action. This is a much tougher question because, once again, we must be responsible for our lives. Complaining and lamenting get us no further down the road. Taking action helps us put one foot in front of the other. Steps, even baby steps, move us ahead. What question have you been asking yourself lately that you need to rephrase? What are the new possibilities if you ask the right question and pursue the answer? Scary and exciting, all at the same time!