Crossing The Street

Since, as human beings, we all come into life with our own unique and personal atom of autonomy, we are inherently equipped with the ability to exercise free will and a personal sense of justice. We may be here for a finite period, but once our present moment passes, we lose control over it. Therefore, if our atom of autonomy grants us control over the present, we must recognize that each of us is the CEO of our own life.

Sometimes, it might seem as though we have no control at all, but that is usually when we are not fully present. If you dwell on past events that ruin your present moment or obsess over a future that has yet to materialize, you are sacrificing your present moment. And since you are the CEO of your life project, you are responsible for that sacrifice. Failing to make the most of the present moment is an injustice to yourself.

The present moment is where you are most effective and meaningful. What you decide or do now will influence future outcomes. If you have a habit of being fearful or hopeless, you might develop a tendency to avoid action in the present.

NOW, THE QUESTION IS: WHY FEARFUL OR HOPELESS?

If you haven’t taken chances or have developed negative behaviors because you live in fear and seek control, you are likely reacting to past failures or negative experiences. This mindset causes you to procrastinate and hesitate to move forward. Essentially, you are standing in your own way and shrinking your life. But remember, failure teaches us the value of success. It’s not about failure or success—it’s about the behaviors we develop in response to life’s experiences.

Why create dissatisfaction and discontent for yourself? Is it due to a lack of understanding of your mortal nature, or is something else holding you back?

If your fear stems from a desire for safety, that’s natural, but it’s not wise. For mortal beings like us, absolute safety is an illusion. We have no control over our next breath. We are alive only through our efforts in the present moment. So, if you hesitate to cross the street because you want total control over your life, remember: the choice is yours. You can either run across the street or freeze and make your life stagnant.

Getting hit by a car is a possibility, but mortality is a certainty. SO, THE QUESTION IS: WILL YOU LET FEAR OF CHANCE CONTROL YOUR LIFE, OR WILL YOU ACCEPT YOUR PHYSICAL REALITY?

Ask yourself why you’re so fearful that you freeze instead of crossing the street. What is blocking your path? If you believe it’s important to make safe choices, that’s true—but standing in your own way and shrinking your life creates inner conflict. If you lack belief in the higher power that has sustained you with oxygen, life circumstances, and a functioning body, it becomes even harder to trust in yourself.

As a good CEO of your life, you must know when and where to draw the line and take risks. If your fear stems from a lack of belief in both yourself and God, it’s essential to seek understanding. It’s not normal to live a life devoid of risk-taking. Wisdom teaches us that acknowledging our mortality prompts us to seek happiness, contentment, and satisfaction through meaningful achievements during our living years.

If you see others crossing the street without fear while you remain frozen, remember: your problem isn’t the approaching car—it’s the fear in your mind. The question becomes: HOW DO YOU DEAL WITH THAT FEAR?

The logic of mortality tells us that, even if we try to control every aspect of life, death remains inevitable. So, it’s not death we fear; it’s the loss of control over our mortal nature. The reality is that no mortal has control over life’s ultimate outcomes—if we did, no one would die.

If we lack security and control, what do we have? We have the present moment. If we ruin that moment by dwelling on the past or future, we lose our chance to live meaningfully. We must learn to have faith—faith in the next breath, faith in life’s circumstances, and faith in ourselves.

Without faith, it’s impossible to think positively about the future. This lack of faith leads to negativity and erodes our trust in both ourselves and God. Consequently, we end up standing in our own way. Remember: you are alive not solely because of your own efforts, but due to a combination of factors beyond your control.

Whether you believe in God or not is secondary. What matters is having an open and honest conversation with yourself. You must believe in your own potential. Ask yourself why others take risks while you hesitate. If you can’t find a reasonable answer, it likely means you lack faith in your abilities.

Overthinking and stress are signs that your inner conflicts are taking over. If your animal instincts dominate, you lose touch with your spiritual side. Without spirituality, fear controls your life, preventing you from taking chances. Human life must balance both physical and spiritual aspects. If you live only a physical life, you will freeze in moments that require faith.

Spiritual faith liberates us from fear, control, and stress—all of which contribute to a shrinking, unfulfilled life. But should we live exclusively spiritual lives? No. As human beings, we need our physical bodies to experience life. Spirituality without physical action is meaningless. Similarly, our physical bodies cannot function without the spirit within. These two elements must work together.

We are sent into our living years to convert spirituality into meaningful physical actions. This makes God’s presence tangible and allows us to enjoy life’s blessings. Freezing in fear and refusing to trust in ourselves and God are choices rooted in learned behaviors and societal influences. Whether we were raised to control everything as if we were immortal or not, we must embrace life bravely, acknowledging our mortality.

As individuals, we are born with an atom of autonomy—a God-like particle that makes us the automatic CEOs of our life projects. We must use our free will, personal sense of justice, and courage to do justice to ourselves. We must make the choice to cross life’s streets, even in the face of potential danger.

History shows that humanity has survived countless hardships—from the Ice Age to political struggles. The fight for equal human rights signifies that we are evolving beyond the confines of group membership. Modern problems like climate change and weapons of mass destruction require a collective human effort, not outdated group politics.

Optimistically, humanity has always evolved and will continue to do so. We have survived with nearly 200 countries and over 4,200 religions. The demand for equal human rights signals our shift toward a more united humanity. The struggle between old and new generations indicates a tug-of-war between outdated beliefs and emerging truths.

However, humanity must evolve beyond group-based politics to address global challenges effectively. Modern humanity cannot survive by building metaphorical walls. Our politics of group belonging freeze us from taking the next step in our evolution. It’s our individual duty to unfreeze ourselves and convince our groups to join humanity as a whole.

Take inspiration from the European Union and melting-pot societies. They model the potential for humanity to follow universal principles like spirituality, one God, equal justice, and equal human rights.

Why can’t we embrace these universal truths? Is it deliberate ignorance or spiritual weakness? If we continue to freeze in fear of crossing politically tainted streets, we will stagnate. To cross these metaphorical streets, individuals must become brave enough to challenge the status quo.

Throughout history, humanity has achieved the impossible through bravery and faith. Evolution starts with individuals taking the first step. Let’s embrace our potential and move forward as one humanity—not divided by group politics but united by shared human values.