I heard this story some years back so it may not be the original version yet it makes a point.

3.) You complain about what is going on, do nothing and expect it to all work out or be different.

4.) You start to make adjustments and some of the pain starts going away. This has you stop and settle into a new level of comfort since it doesn't feel as urgent to stay on task or implement the plan.

5.) You claim you don't know what or how to do what you need to do to move through your current situation.

6.) You don't have a plan of action to accomplish a different result.

7.) You have a plan but don't take any action.

8.) Your life is a series of distractions, addictions, cons and games.

9.) You are very practiced at making excuses, telling stories or creating drama as an additional distraction and avoidance of taking responsibility for what you say you want.

10.) Just like the dog laying on the nail, it don't hurt bad enough for you to do anything about it!

You can make a choice right here, right now to get up off the nails in your life or you can stay where you are.

When you make your pain PERSONAL, PERMANENT or  PERVASIVE this has you dependent on others to rescue or enable you to stay the same. There is no personal power or growth in expecting someone else to change your situation. You are hostage in your suffering to the degree that you do not take responsibility. Entitlement does not now nor will it ever equal empowerment.

Pain can turn into PLEASURE, POWER and PASSION when you are willing to do whatever it takes to empower, stretch and expand your skills, capacity and ability to handle whatever comes up in your life. No one can take this away from you. You awaken to a higher version of yourself and you are unstoppable. Your energy, joy and happiness are restored and you are truly creating a life you love.