DAY 20 OF 30-DAY WRITING CHALLENGE
William James’s Quote Can Inspire You to Change Your Life
The Answer is to Look Within
This story is written in response to Refresh the Soul’s 30-Day Writing Challenge.
“The greatest revolution of our generation is the discovery that human beings, by changing the inner attitudes of their minds, can change the outer aspects of their lives.” — William James
The right perspective can change your life.
That is the essence of William James’s quote.
The external world is not under our control. We do, however, control our perceptions.
You are Responsible for Your Life
Well-meaning parents tell you what to do. Teachers tell you what to do. They subconsciously tell you that someone else is responsible for your life. When faced with life’s curveballs, you naturally look to your left and right, finding someone to bail you out. When you can’t find someone, you get crushed.
James’s quote has a deeper meaning.
