A Life of Wonder

One of the most profound questions that I’ve been asked was “do you need a crisis in order to wake up?” 

If the meaning isn’t immediately obvious to you, I’ll ask my friend ChatGPT to put it in perspective: 

The phrase “do you need a crisis in order to wake up” suggests that a person might not be fully aware or attentive to their circumstances or surroundings unless something drastic or problematic happens. It implies that the person may be in a state of complacency or unawareness and that a crisis or emergency is needed to shock them out of it.

This phrase could be interpreted in different ways and may be used to encourage someone to be more aware or mindful of their surroundings, to pay attention to potential problems or issues, or to encourage them to make changes in their life before a crisis occurs. It could also be used more broadly to suggest that people often do not make necessary changes or improvements until they are faced with a difficult or challenging situation.