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Our lives are defined by the decisions
we make each day. When we choose one option over another, whether we are
selecting a restaurant or considering a cross-country move, we shape our
lives. The decision-making process can be empowering, allowing us to enjoy
the benefits of self-determination. Yet it also can be a source of
anxiety because decisions force us to face the possibility of
dissatisfaction and inner conflict. As a result, many of us avoid making
decisions and allow others to make them for us. We consequently turn our
power over to spouses, relatives, friends, and colleagues, granting them
the stewardship of our lives that should be ours. Though the decisions we
must make are often difficult, we grow more self-sufficient and secure
each time we trust ourselves enough to choose.
Ultimately, only you can know how the
different options impact your daily life and your long-term well-being.
You have the power to competently weigh the advantages and disadvantages
of each selection. Even when you feel incapable of making a decision, your
inner wisdom and intuitive mind will give you sound counsel if you have
faith in yourself. Try to come to your own conclusions before seeking the
guidance of others, and even then, treat their suggestions as
supplementary information rather than votes to be tallied. Before making
your choice, release your fear of making the wrong one. Perceived
mistakes can lead you down wonderful and unexpected paths that expose you
to life-changing insights. If you can let go of the notion that certain
choices are utterly right while others are entirely wrong, you will be
less tempted to invite others to take the reins of your destiny.
When your choices are your own, you
will be more likely to accept and be satisfied with the outcome of those
choices. Your decisions will be a pure reflection of your desires, your
creativity, your awareness, and your power. As you learn to make informed
and autonomous choices, you will gain the freedom to consciously direct
the flow of your life without interference.
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