Momentum of Life

In Life, as in Physics, a change in momentum, a change in direction, requires a force; and when a force is applied it can lead to stress.

The good Sir Isaac Newton said it best

An object at rest will remain at rest unless acted upon by an external and unbalanced force. An object in motion will remain in motion unless acted upon by an external and unbalanced force.

In Physics, stress is the application of a force (shear, compression, pressure) on a material (solid, liquid or gas).

These principles are the same in everyday life. To change direction in life requires the application of a force, or stress. The life changing force can come internally or externally.

Want to lose weight? A change in direction (eating less, working out more) must take place, i.e. a force must be applied.

Who hasn't felt the stress (force) of changing careers (quiting the old job, training for the new, interviews, etc)? Or felt the stress of changing financial direction (momentum)?

In life, as in Physics, changes in directions require a force.