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When in a quandary, the best advice often comes from inside rather
than outside. Since we probably know ourselves better
than anyone else does, then we may very well be the best person to ask for
advice when we are in a quandary. One interesting exercise is to try asking
for advice from your past and future selves. There is the younger self that
you used to be and the older, more mature self that you will become. You can
gain a different perspective when you view present situations through your
younger self’s eyes or your mature self’s more experienced point of view.
Perhaps, your younger self would view a current dilemma in a more innocent,
less cynical way. Likewise, your older, hopefully wiser, self may offer
advice from a more compassionate, experienced perspective. Think back to how you viewed the world
when you were younger. What were your thoughts on happiness, love, and
injustice? Think about how you would have reacted to a dilemma you are
currently facing. The perspective may shed a different light on
relationships, money matters, or life decisions. Likewise, think about the
person you will become. A more mature version of you might mull a problem or
conflict over carefully before taking action right away… or perhaps not. Maybe
your older self would be more willing to take risks, care less about what
other people think, and want to enjoy life more. You can even set up an advisory panel of
your past, present, and future selves. You might even want to try to have a
written dialogue with your selves to record the thoughts, feelings, and
advice that your younger and older selves might have for your present self
regarding a current situation. Your different selves can give you some
invaluable answers. After all, no one can know you better than yourselves.
You are your wisest guide. |
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