Going along with my current theme of looking forward with my eyes open, it is also time to keep those options open. Options in business, in parenting, in relationships, etc. Each day when I drop The Kidlet off at school, I say to her, "I love you. Make good choices". I have done this for the last three years because I want her to have a great day at school and make the choice to be a good girl. I say it without even thinking about it or applying my own words into my life. HOLD UP, new plan ...I have decided to tell myself each day to make good choices.
Life is a maze of sorts. You start with the best intentions but eventually you will run into a dead end and have to back track then start again or turn the other way and hope that it will lead you somewhere else.
My head hurts from running into dead ends. I can either go through life wearing a helmet to soften the blow or I can change my decision making process. Many choices that I have made were not because I wanted them but because I was either pressured or felt bad about saying "no".
There are certain things that I do for The Kidlet that I would not do for anyone else but she is my child so she is the exception. There are some business decisions that I cannot control and I have to accept this. For all other choices, things are about to change ... pronto!
Saying no is easier in the beginning rather than committing to something and having to weasel your way out down the road. I make the choice of what I want to do and who I want to spend time with, where I want to go and how I do it. I am adult. I have money and car keys (thank you JI for always saying this to me) therefore, I can come and go as I please.
In the words of John Michael Montgomery, Life's A Dance.
Life's a dance you learn as you go
Sometimes you lead, sometimes you follow
Don't worry about what you don't know
Life's a dance you learn as you go
Let's Dance!
4 comments:
Yeah yeah...I get it. :)
I'm pretty sure that since you have so many devoted readers, you need to post some of your great news!!! Happy Dancing time!
I'm not ready to make the news public yet. Will do, soon. Promise!
Ooh, now I'm excited about the news, but I will wait patiently.
I liked your post today and I like that you said 'make good choices.' That is a great mantra.
Sometimes you have to follow your heart, so while it's not saying 'no' it still has merit. Sometimes heart decisions are a bust and sometimes it's an eye-opener. Notice how I included your post title in my response. I'm impressed with myself. HA!
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