Choosing Your Destination

During a recent commute home, I found myself battling fatigue. The previous night’s sleep had not been restorative, and I was grappling with discomfort in my legs, likely linked to menopause—though my GP suspects fibromyalgia. As exhaustion washed over me while driving, I could feel myself starting to nod off. I encouraged myself aloud, “Come on, Lisa, stay awake!” Eventually, I managed to pull into a service station, where I grabbed a piping hot latte from Starbucks and the largest bag of Cool Doritos available. This was a familiar routine reminiscent of when I used to travel for demonstrations, undertaking long round trips.

This experience led me to ponder: why does my brain allow me to doze off while driving? Surely, I don’t wish to endanger myself or others, right?

Reflecting on my life, I realize that there’s nothing I genuinely dislike or am unhappy with. Life inevitably has its ups and downs, but overall, things are quite good.

As these thoughts swirled in my mind, I began contemplating what I would write for the upcoming Wednesday Warrior Salon. I didn’t have any articles pre-prepared to fall back on, so everything would need to be newly crafted. It also reminded me that I should plan ahead instead of scrambling to write while Derek waits to publish.

So, back to my earlier musings: why does our brain sometimes let us "sleepwalk" back into precarious situations after we've escaped them?

Have you ever driven or walked to a place only to be startled by your arrival? You replay the journey, puzzled by your lack of memory regarding familiar landmarks or traffic lights.

This phenomenon is akin to going on auto-pilot!

Does this concept extend into our lives?

Have you ever found yourself in a situation you detested? Did you strategize your exit? Have you scrimped and saved every penny just to have a fresh start? Or perhaps you vanished altogether?

Once you feel safe and cease looking over your shoulder, what occurs next?

Without that looming threat, does your mind finally turn off? Do you stop flinching at every noise, every door creak, every loud voice?

Do you revert to auto-pilot?

Do you find yourself sleepwalking back into familiar circumstances, whether with a new partner or returning to the last individual who made you feel insecure?

Is auto-pilot a sort of 'reset button,' bringing us back to a time when we felt alive?

Did we truly feel alive during those unsafe moments? Are we now yearning for that rush of excitement, even if it comes from a hazardous or unstable situation that jeopardizes our emotional or physical well-being?

Don’t allow auto-pilot to dictate your thoughts and decisions. You are in charge; it’s your choice where to steer your life!

Remember to look around and appreciate the journey, preventing yourself from becoming weary and drifting back into auto-pilot.

Drive your inner vehicle with your eyes wide open!

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Section 1.1 Understanding Auto-Pilot Living

The concept of living on auto-pilot can be profound. Often, we find ourselves in routines that numb our awareness. It's vital to recognize these patterns and actively seek change.

Subsection 1.1.1 The Dangers of Complacency

Chapter 2 Strategies to Reclaim Your Journey

In the video titled "This is Why You're Living Life on Autopilot," you’ll discover insights into the reasons behind our tendency to live on auto-pilot and how to combat it.

The second video, "How to Stop Living on Autopilot - Do This NOW to Start Living Your Life," offers actionable strategies to help you break free from auto-pilot living and reclaim your life.