We often find ourselves trapped in patterns of

behaviour because habits create a sense of

convenience and an illusion of security. Neurobiology has

proven that it takes more work for our brains to break

restrictive patterns than to continue them, so it seems that

human biology is geared towards the least effort rather

than our well-being. This inert laziness—also known as the

“inner demon”—can drastically reduce our vitality and life-

force energy. Caught up in habitual patterns, we react to

situations and confrontations in repetitive ways rather than

with free will. Without meaning and fulfilment, we

inevitably end up feeling subdued and discouraged.