Let’s start with our physical world. The way we know things in life is that when we want to get from point A to point B we have to travel through space. The concept is clear way before Einstein detailed the three core concepts of our world: time, space, and matter. These three rules are embedded within our physical universe from the first verse in the Torah. Bereishit, in the beginning of time, Bara Elokim Et Hashamayim, space, V’et Ha’aretz, matter.

We have to understand that as long as we are creatures of earth we are subject to those rules even as we aren’t traveling through actual streets. Meaning, when we travel through our minds we also have point A and point B to travel to, and the distance between those points is considered space and it requires time to do so. Although traveling through the mind is infinite and going from N.Y. to S.F. can take seconds, alas our time is still being spent as we go through that motion.

So let’s break it down so we can climb this ladder. Speaking of ladders, it stands on the ground and reaches a certain height, and as we wish to climb we must take one step at a time until we get to our desired spot. We have two points of matter divided by space and it would now require some time to move from one end to the other. The ladder is the road that leads us to where we would like to go and all that is left for the person to do is to take the steps. At times we don’t even know where this road leads to but we do understand that there is something awaiting us at the other side, and with just a bit of curiosity we are driven to take the trip.

Everything in life has these same rules, even the concept of a friend’s telephone number runs on this program. My friend and I are the matter in this equation, while the number being the road that connects the space between the two of us, and now I have to use my time wisely and make the call. Similarly, as we speak to them; we may need guidance in a certain area and the words being conveyed will help me go from being stuck in one area to finding freedom at the other end, given that I follow their words and put them to test to see if they have any substance.

Even the words you are reading now are taking you on a trip from the beginning to the end, from a start point to a destination, and the views along the way are what the writer chooses to relay. I can insert red and blue flowers to ignite your imagination, I can play around with psychological ideas to make you think, and I can even pull a few heart strings as we go since the road we are on has endless opportunities.

There are physical roads like these that much thought has gone into its emotional design. Signs, trees, landscapes, and more, all add to the experience of the traveler. And this is why some books are beloved while some are horrifying to even take off the shelf. They are roads paved with certain emotional connections and even the innocent can detect their exiting aura from afar.

Now, the mind of a person has millions of such roads. Every thought we have carries us from one place to another. It truly depends what kinds of thought we entertain that shapes the emotional reactions we have. There are certain labels we give to people, like “That guy is depressed, narcissistic, smart, happy, etc…” What makes them these kinds of people is up to the roads in their minds that they travel on. We can’t........

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