Choices...

Choices are made consciously and sometimes unconsciously. Nevertheless, we are making choices all the time. Because we are responsible for the choices that we make, I think we forget that we are influenced by many factors. Our families have great influence on our choices. Friends and TV ads are very influential. If this were not so, why would companies spend millions of dollars on TV ads and marketing? The collective consciousness already have beliefs in place that are taken for granted by us as though they are absolutely true and can not be changed. Beliefs can be changed by changing your thoughts.

The first thing that I do is pray. I sit quietly in my comfortable chair and just relax, stilling my mind and body. I meditate on this matter. If I need to, I speak with a spiritual person such as a practitioner or a like-minded friend.

When I desire to make a major decision, I reflect on all of the things discussed in the first paragraph and then I try to figure out why I am indecisive about making a particular choice. This is a good approach for me.

I feel that I am finally honest with myself and I start to ask myself tough questions. Are you happy doing what you are doing? What will you do when you do not have close friends or family around you? I then make my first decision to stop listening to other people. I start asking myself what do I really want to do? When does it make sense for me to make a choice, right now or later? Who does this choice affect or impact the most?

My choices most times are not made hastily. I usually take time to decide whether I really want to do something or not.  I rely on divine guidance for help in making decisions and making wise choices.

Meditation: contemplate on, I am Divinely guided in making wise choices. Breathe deeply. Take 3 cleansing breaths and go into the silence for at least 3 minutes. Lovely LadyFran