Years of conditioning through experiences get us into a rut. The rut gets comfortable. It becomes familiar. Our focus gets narrower. We don’t look elsewhere. It’s no use. We’re stuck in a rut. 

For some, it becomes part of their personality. For some, it defines identity. It’s hard to know how many, but for some, it becomes bondage. 

How does one get out? That’s difficult. It took years to get into this, and may take years to get out. But once the person is conscious about their situation that is the first step out. Then they must have the desire to get out. Unfortunately, I’ve dealt with many who’d rather remain. 

Maybe it’s comfortable being uncomfortable. Maybe the pain of change is greater than the pain of remaining in the rut. 

But once the desire is there, with prayer, encouragement, and counseling, there is hope. I’ve seen people who remain, and those who get out. What a relief when they get out. It’s a relief for those who help them, and a new life for those who get out. 

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