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Stuck in a rut? It's time to start moving

Stuck in a rut? Its time to start moving
Stuck in a rut? Its time to start moving (Photo: iStock)

Many people feel trapped or shrunk, having tried everything they know, but remain hopeless about any future change. They expected their actions would prevent disaster, only to sit back and watch it unfold before their eyes.

This feeling of being stuck can descend in many areas of life, marriage, spiritual limbo, career, job, finances, business, relationships, and even where you live. There’s a tendency to give up on seeking ways to improve the situation and instead choose to sit back and do nothing. But ask yourself this: if your car got stuck in mud, would you abandon it, or call others to help you push it out?
A rut is a condition where we find ourselves in a fixed routine or pattern of action that is difficult to break. It drains energy, enthusiasm, and hope. It binds us to an ineffective lifestyle and can eventually lead to destruction.

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