Every
day we make literally hundreds of
decisions. Lots of them are part of our
routine and we hardly notice that we are
making a choice. Our energy would be
seriously depleted if we had to analyze
everything we did!
When
it comes to making decisions most of us
recognize that we do have choices.
Usually the consequences are pretty
clear and if we allow ourselves the time
to think it through, we pick what feels
right. So what about the times when we
are faced with big challenges. How do we
choose?
The
magic formula that gives us the answer
is often elusive. Many times I've been
able to look at a problem from several
perspectives with each having merit. The
term "lesser of two evils" can
guide people into choosing for the sake
of getting through something.
I
believe in the phrase "if you have
nowhere to go, you'll go anywhere".
It's common for people struggling with a
decision to run it by someone else for
advice (or just tell the story hoping
for answers). They don't know where to
go so they go "anywhere" -
friends, neighbours, co-workers and
family - as if they have some
cosmic connection to the
"right" answer. That doesn't
mean we won't learn something from
another person's experience. Ultimately
the choice is ours and the answers we
most need will come from within
ourselves.
A
powerful way to make choices is to check
in to see if you are honouring your
values, respecting your commitments and
having faith in your own judgements.
These are the anchors that keep us
strong no matter what happens around us.
From here, we can choose wisely and with
assurance.
QUESTION
FOR THE MONTH: What anchors you?
