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It's All About Choices, Choices, and More Choices
Original Publication Date:
February 2009
7. Choices of the many and the few
We're at the beginning of a fresh new year. Shortly, we'll have a new President, new cabinet, new staff, and new first family in place. (The only thing left to choose is the dog.) Democracy in action isn't always pretty, but it does provide a sense of order over chaos and, truly, nothing beats freedom. We, Americans, made the choice by our votes to elect one particular candidate over another. There are consequences associated with our decision. With the current state of the country, the Congress, and the larger issues that influence mankind around the world, we need a leader who understands the consequences of his decisions; a leader who has the wisdom to lead and make responsible choices. His choices will touch us individually and all of us collectively. We can only survive and thrive if the choices made by him and by us are those that lead to a better nation today, in the present, in the now. We can keep up our end. Our actions have value. We can choose to exhibit positive behaviors in each present moment, steadfastly keeping our power focused on that moment. We can choose to engage in relationships that will diminish the fear and encourage us to grow. We can choose to aim higher and reach farther. It's about man opening up to his fellow man. It's all about the choices.
8. Look a few steps beyond your choice
Before you act on a thought that will ultimately become a choice, think one or two or three steps beyond the choice. Picture the outcome of that choice: Who does it touch? What will it affect? How will you feel? Will it help or hurt? Is it a choice with responsible teeth in it? Be aware that the choices you make can alter your life and the lives of others in profound ways. Once a choice is put into motion there is some consequence involved. Choices can open or close doors. Choices can result in life or death. Choices can bring healing or pain. Do your utmost to determine the upshot of your choice prior to pulling the trigger. Proceed with choices that empower and enlighten. Choose wisely and with care from a place of love and compassion not fear and doubt. Your efforts to match each with your soul won't always be the easy road. The weaker side of you may want to resist making the right choice. But if you come from a place of clearest intention, that's when you can see that you are not alone. The Universe is there to assist you. Choose to be open to the infinite power of those possibilities and the choices you make will be fitting and perfect.
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