Chapter 1: Understanding Our Sense of Urgency

In the comfort of middle-class life, we often let the moments slip away, much like pesky insects. The mundane activities—washing dishes, folding laundry, or checking notifications—can create an illusion of urgency. We tell ourselves that if we just get through today and its sleepless nights, we can finally live fully during the weekend or a much-anticipated vacation.

This time of year evokes a strong sense of renewal. Despite feeling lost, light always finds a way to emerge from the darkness. This cycle is a common thread in human experiences: we often hit rock bottom before rising to true happiness. Tales of transformation and overcoming adversity inspire us, but what about those who feel stuck, merely coasting through life?

For some of us, it’s not about facing a dark chasm; instead, we find ourselves saying, “Things are okay, but not great.” We might wish to wake up bursting with joy daily, like the character from Inside Out, but many of us settle for the simple pleasure of a warm cup of coffee.

Too often, our lives feel like a tedious routine filled with chores, leading us to the comfort of sleep, sometimes aided by a glass of wine. This sense of urgency to rush through tasks only fuels our dissatisfaction, leaving us to question what we are truly racing towards.

I often grapple with this need to hurry through life—completing one task only to move on to the next, leading to a lifetime spent checking boxes rather than truly living. It’s essential to pause and reflect: what’s the rush?

This weariness with the trivial aspects of life can prevent us from recognizing the joy that is readily available. Imagine shifting our perspective to understand that we are already present, and there is nowhere else to be.

What if we didn’t need to experience deep misery to unlock happiness? Instead, what if we embraced the present moment without numbing ourselves? By doing so, we might discover that life is actually quite wonderful, and we should stop wishing it away.

Alternatively, if our reality is uncomfortable, we should sit with those feelings and explore how to change them. There is much to learn in these moments of discomfort, and they may bring us closer to joy than merely pushing through each day.

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As a mother of two, Skye Nicholson broke free from alcohol addiction in 2018. Now a certified empowerment coach, she helps others find liberation from their struggles. Her book, Unexpected Alchemy: Poems of Addiction and Awakening, is available on Amazon.

Chapter 2: The Importance of Urgency in Life

In the video "Leading Change: Establish a Sense of Urgency," we explore how to create a compelling need for action in our lives. It emphasizes the importance of recognizing urgency as a catalyst for positive change.

The second video, "How to get a SENSE OF URGENCY," dives deeper into the benefits of cultivating a sense of urgency in our daily activities and how it can significantly enhance our motivation and overall satisfaction with life.