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Each of the myriad decisions we make
every day has the potential to have a deep impact on our lives. Some
choices touch us to our very cores, awakening poignant feelings within
us. Others seem, at first, to be simple but prove to be confusingly
complex. We make the best decisions when we approach the decision-making
process from a balanced emotional and intellectual foundation. When we
have achieved equilibrium in our hearts and in our minds, we can clearly
see both sides of an issue or alternative. Likewise, we can accept
compromise as a natural fact of life. Instead of relying solely on our
feelings or our rationality, we utilize both in equal measure, empowering
ourselves to come to a life-affirming and balanced conclusion.
Balance within and balance without go
hand in hand. When you are called upon to choose between two or more
options, whether they are attractive or distasteful, you should
understand all you can about the choice ahead of you before moving
forward. If you do not come to the decision from a place of balance, you
risk making choices that are irrational and overly emotional or are
wholly logical and don’t take your feelings into account. In bringing
your thoughts and emotions together during the decision-making process,
you ensure that you are taking everything possible into account before
moving forward. Nothing is left to chance, and you have ample opportunity
to determine which options are in accordance with your values.
Though some major decisions may oblige
you to act and react quickly, most will allow you an abundance of time in
which to mull over your choices. If you doubt your ability to approach
your options in a balanced fashion, take an extended time-out before responding
to the decision. This will give you the interlude you need to make
certain that your thoughts and feelings are in equilibrium. As you
practice achieving balance, you will ultimately reach a state of mind in
which you can easily make decisions that honor every aspect of the self.
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