It is only by following your deepest instinct that you can lead a rich life. If you let your fear of consequences prevent you from following your instinct, then your life will be safe, expedient and thin. Katherine Butler Hathaway.

Today, many are searching for answers and a deeper meaning for a life they feel is theirs alone and a lifestyle with a more human dimension – in a world that is becoming increasing dehumanized and distracted.

The world has changed and so have you. You are not the same person you were in your late teens and twenties when you first started out – trying to live up to the expectations and playing by the rules set down by your tribe and the greater society.

Breaking through and challenging the rules that don’t fit your personality and world view anymore can lead to extreme discomfort and anxiety but there is no way away around it.

It is one of the first steps you have to take – and it is one of the most daunting because of the tribe’s death-like grip.

No matter how difficult, though, the more uncomfortable you feel casting off these old rules, the greater the chance of your challenging and pushing aside old habits and beliefs that have been holding you back for so long – and keeping you from being the person you know you are.

Growing isn’t easy. Often it is one step forward, two steps back – but take heart. Your courage will keep you forging ahead

In fact, the moment you make the decision to cast off the rules you will start growing again. You’ll actually feel it.