They say the first rule for getting out of holes is to stop digging. And that makes a lot of sense, because you also can`t see the light with your eyes focused on the bottom of the hole.

So often in life, we find ourselves trapped by the choices we make and the circumstances that fate has set in motion. But rather than looking for the light that would illuminate the way out, we get fixated on the darkness and dig ourselves deeper and deeper into the hole.

Are there holes in your life that are holding you back from truly living? Are they of your making? Circumstantial? A little of both? Is it time to look up and find the light?

Read Eighteen to Thirty-Six by Bruce Petillo, available on Amazon Kindle,Barnes & Noble Nook and Apple iBooks.