How to Survive a Batteries-Not-Included Life

Steven Spielberg released a movie in 1987, Batteries Not Included.

The movie captures the plight of an elderly couple who are bullied by a property developer to sell their apartment.

Feeling powerless, the couple is inspired to fight when these E.T.’s come to their aid.

"Batteries Not Included" movie
Connect to super power like the 1987 movie Batteries Not Included/Alamy

It’s the lack of power to stand against big problems that requires batteries!

Here’s what I found to overcome the chaos.

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How to Transform Your Rut into a Runway

Are you trapped in a rut?

Years ago, when folks were adventuring west, they saw this sign in Kansas.

“Choose your rut well, you’re going to be in it for the next 2000 miles.”

Ruts are a big part of life whether we choose them or not.

Bluebonnets rut to runway
Short step from rut to runway/Texas wildflowers/Steve Blaising

Since we fall quickly, it’s good to plan ahead on who will be the guide.

One of the shortest chapters in the Bible shows the way out.

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