The big question from all people I know is: “How can you change your life?”

Most guys and so called “gurus” will give you “their” answers, on how to change your life. About 5 years ago, I had an car accident that did change my life. I was working as a kindergarten teacher in Houston, and didn´t appreciate all the things that I had back then. I was surrounded by the love of my children and was doing very well economically. I was living independently and had my whole life ahead of me.

However, one day after exiting the gym (which I will make no publicity to…) a car went directly to me and hit me, a tree and a post. The driver was going to park the car and accidentally left his foot on the accelerator. Like a miracle, the post and the tree did help me take less of a hit, but the mark left in my life was overwhelming. I needed that kind of event to change my life and actually realizing the truth: we are lucky to be alive, and each day gives us a new opportunity to change and become better persons.

It may sound corny, but it is actually true. Most people never appreciate what they have, been material things or the love of a partner, friends or family. Another secret does “gurus” don´t want to tell you is this: it is not your fault you can´t change. According to some behavioral studies, it is proved that change faces resistance all the time, and when it is not made fast and the new state is “frozen”, chances are we´ll return to the previous state (which most of the time is unhappiness or dissatisfaction).