The Principle of Unmanageability

The Principle Of Unmanageability: Life has become increasingly unmanageable. I am becoming increasingly powerless over people, places and situations in my life.
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You Are Not Alone

  • Friday, 11 April 2008 00:00

The Principle of Unmanageability: Life will become increasingly unmanageable if I don't admit that I am powerless over people, places and situations in my life and I don't practice all of the other principles in the 15 Fundamentals every day.

Many people I speak with seem overwhelmed with the pace of life today. Trying to keep up with the “Jones’” has become a life draining experience for many of us. We are told that we have to have the finest clothes and best cars. We have to have all of the newest gadgets and gizmos. If we don’t chase after these material illusions, we are made to feel inferior. You may even be thought of as second-class citizens.

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Unmanageability Leads To Fulfillment

  • Tuesday, 04 March 2008 00:00

The Principle Of Unmanageability: Life has become increasingly unmanageable. I am becoming increasingly powerless over people, places and situations in my life.

It is no secret that life is becoming more and more complex. There was a time when many social scientists believed that technology was going to help us lead better, simpler, more fulfilled lives. Well, a walk down any street or through any shopping mall in the world will prove otherwise. Technology has made things more hectic rather than less.

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Powerlessness

  • Tuesday, 15 January 2008 00:00
It goes against human nature, admitting that you are powerless over a particular situation, but that is the first step to solving the problem. When our pride or ego get involved, we want to show others or even prove to ourselves how smart we are. This usually causes more problems than it solves.

When we can get away from our pride and ego, then and only then, we are able to look for solutions outside of ourselves. It is the only way that we will ever be able to solve many of our problems. When we first admit that truth it may be frightening, but the more we let it sink in, the more natural the thought becomes.

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