Choices

Sometimes life brings us to a point where we must "choose." The concept of decision making, no matter what the circumstance, is extremely dreadful for some of us. Maintaining our mediocre state of being seems completely less terrifying than entering an unknown alternative. We constantly fear that the uncomfortable feelings we get by thinking about reaching into something foreign are accurate assumptions of what our future holds. There is a fine line between the fear of the unknown, and our "gut" instinct telling us to hold back. How do you know if your scared or if what you are considering really isn't for you? Often times, choices really are about revealing ourselves. We make choices based on what is in our heart. It's important to really evaluate your situation logically and emotionally. A list of priorities, goals, and basic necessities should lead us into the right direction. I think the hardest part is truly understanding our emotions and the motives behind them. If we take the time to do this, then maybe the burden of certain decisions that rest on our shoulders, might not feel so heavy.

Sometimes we become overwhelmed and feel run down by the thoughts of our responsibilities. I have come to find that the thoughts themselves are actually worse than the outcomes of our duties and we walk away pleasantly surprised. Nothing is usually as bad as what we stir up in our heads. Let's focus on the efficiency of our tasks so at the end of the day we can look back on a job well done, and pictures with a few less wrinkles.