Decisions

Friday, February 27, 2015

Today's thought:  Decisions

From Deepak Chopra, an excellent 3-step process for conscious decision making:

"Step 1:  Witness the choices you make in every moment.  In doing so, you bring your decision making process from the unconscious realm into the conscious realm.

'Step 2:  Before making a choice, ask yourself two questions:  What are the consequences of this choice that I'm making?  And, will this choice bring happiness and fulfillment to me, as well as to others?

'Step 3:  Tune in to your body's inner wisdom.  As you consider the choice before you, pay attention to the sensations in your body and use your feelings of comfort or discomfort to guide you.

'Most of us receive the message of comfort or discomfort in the area of the heart.  Some receive it in our solar plexus, (the proverbial "gut feeling").

'Putting your attention on your heart, ask your body, "How do I feel about this choice?"  If your body sends a feeling of comfort and eagerness, you can plunge ahead.  If your body sends a signal of physical or emotional distress, recognize that this isn't a choice that will lead you in the direction of your life's dreams.  Pause and consider other possibilities until you find a choice that resonates with your heart's guidance."

Many of our choices become habitual.  By following the above, we bring our choices to the conscious level, consider them carefully, and make the wisest choice we are capable of, at the time.

Wishing you the blessing of wise choices that bring you happiness.....and peace, joy, and love, always.

Zizi

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