Decisions, Decisions, Decisions

     We are, at least in part, the sum total of our decisions. For every action there is an equal and opposite reaction. For every choice that we make there is a consequence. Most of these consequences float by undetected. Not all, however. Some of our choices have BIG consequences. Life changing, life rearranging consequences. And, we often do not know ahead of time which decision will be that life changer, life rearranger. Just saying.

     One of the most important aspects of living a life of contentment and composure is rational thinking. Rational thinking is thinking that is intially skeptical, not rudely, but in a way that is opposite gullible. It is thinking that is "evidence based" and "thought through", "thought out", "calculated thinking", using every available means of making a good choice. Sometimes our choices must be made immediately, without space for much calculation. The ole Boy Scout motto is "Be Prepared". It is possible to learn how to think rationally. It is possible to study thinking skills. In fact, if you will click on the iTube videos at the top of this blog page you will find some lectures, talks about Critical Thinking. After you read this blog post, go there and take some time to study Critical Thinking Skills. You will benefit greatly if you do.

     Take responsibility for your choices. Stop blaming every Tom, Dick and Harry for your situation. Of course you have been effected by others....WE ALL HAVE. Take your life by force. The force of choice. You have a choice. You are making choices right now. You could do different. You could live differently. You could work somewhere else. You could be with someone else. You could be more fulfilled. You could be happier. You could be more in control of your life. Your choices make all the difference. Like Robert Frost said, "Two roads diverged into a wood and I took the one less traveled and that has made all the difference."
                           A choice, no doubt. It makes all the difference, every time.

Oh, one more thing. If you allow others to choose for you, consequences will come. But, you are forfeiting the basic ingredient of human freedom.....decision making.