Life is like a road full of choices and decisions. There are long and short roads; soft and rocky roads; Crooked trails and straight lines. In our life many roads come our way during the journey through life. There are trails that lead to a life of Holiness, marriage and religious vocation. There are also roads which lead to fame and fortune on one , or isolation and poverty, on another. There are roads to happiness as there are paths to victory and joy and roads leading to defeat and disappointment.
It May Not Be Easy
Like any road, there are corners, deviations and crossroads of life. It is perhaps the most difficult to understand when we come to a crossroad. With four ways to choose and limited knowledge on where to go or what path to take how do you decide? What is the guarantee that we have chosen the right path on the road? You could take any road, or just stay where you are: at a crossroads?
In our choices and decisions, there are no guarantees. How do we know if we are doing right or making the right decision? This is one of the most important things that you must perform in life.
Even if you choose to do the right thing all the time it may not always lead to happiness. Loving someone with all your heart does not guarantee that it will be returned. Gaining fame and fortune doesn't guarantee happiness. There are too many possible outcomes that you really can't control.
The only thing you have power over is the choices and decisions you make on how to act and react.
There May Be Peaceful Waters
It is only after having made a decision and reflected on it can you say, OK that was right.. If the consequences or results are good then you have decided correctly. Otherwise, your decision was wrong. Taking risks is what life is about ...choices and decisions.
Life offers no guarantee and you never know if the decisions you make will be an error until you do it. you might as well run the risk and decide. It is better than being held in limbo. While it is true that you may be wrong it may turn out to be an opportunity for an adventure. Everything is a matter of perspective. You have the possibility to choose between being a traveller lost or accidental tourist in life. Be careful not to make decisions without thought of consequences. Taking risks is not to be careless and stupid.
Here are some tips that can help you choose the best option at the crossroads of life:
1) Obtain as much information as possible about your situation.
Unable to find the confidence to decide when you know so little. Like any journalist, ask the 5 w 's: who, what, when, where and why:
"Who" will be affected besides myself by my decision.
"What" are the possible outcomes of my decision both positive and negative.
"When" do I need to make this decision.
"Where" will this decision possibly lead me.
And most important "Why" do I need to make this decision.
2) Identify and create options.
Take the time to address your options. Sometimes the options are few, but sometimes they are many. How do you handle a situation with no options? Create your own. Put your mind to work. Whether it is simple or complicated, entertain all ideas. Don't shoot anything down. Sometimes the most outrageous idea might be to the right one in the end. You can ask a friend to help you identify your options and make even more options if you encounter any difficulties, but make sure that it's your decision in the end.
3) Weigh the pros and cons of each option.
Evaluate each option by looking at the advantages and disadvantages offered by it. In this way, you'll have more information about the consequences of each option.
4) Have confidence in yourself and act.
Now that you have evaluated your options, it is time to trust yourself. Remember, life is about choices and decisions and there are no guarantees. Believe that the choices and decisions that you are making are the best options that you have at this time.
Now that you've made a decision, be ready to face the consequences: good and bad. But the important thing is that you chose to live "your" life, rather than be a passive bystander or a puppet. If this is the right decision or not, only time will tell. But do not regret whatever the outcome. Instead, learn from it and remember that you always have the ability to make better choices and decisions in the future.
Live your life to the fullest,
James Smart
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