Tuesday’s Thoughts…Choices

Good morning, Kathy... this is it exactly and it's so important to teach children and grandchildren of these facts:

"There are three constants in life... change, choice and principles."
Stephen Covey

Hello Kathy - decision-making starts at an early age and never stops. . .  

Yes indeed, there is almost always a choice to be made and it's up to each of us to choose wisely!

Kathy Streib - there are always choices. The only difference is the choice we choose. 

I think we always have a choice. We often box ourselves into a corner.

There are times that I wish that I didn't really have the choice since I tend to make a lot of bad choices, haha.

Kathy, There’s nearly always a decision to make, and it’s up to each of us to make it thoughtfully!

Very true, not making a choice is making a choice! I know from experience and it took me a long time to decide to make a change, to consider all the consequences, the pain this choice might make, but it was worth it and often fear might hold us back from making a choice when making the choice will improve our situation dramatically.

Good Tuesday morning, Kathy.

Let's try harder to make the right choices this spring.

Kathy even in times we think we do not have a choice, we have a choice.  It may not be an acceptable choice, but it is still a choice.

Hello Kathy, I always think we have a choice but the key is it is the right choice or not.

Thanks, Kathy Streib! Your thoughts on choice highlight a powerful truth we often overlook. It's so refreshing to be reminded that we hold the reins in our lives—and that every decision, big or small, shapes our journey.

Choice is a given and that goes on each and every day with everyone of us.  It's up to us!  Years ago I recall hearing somebody all mad at me for whatever happened to them.  I had nothing to do with it.  I learned then to say something like - so because of this....you decided it's my fault.  Or just walk away and stay out of it.  Some folks simply want to blame others when things don't go as they want.  And remember, wherever you go, there you are!  There is nobody else to blame!

Modern times witness rapid transformations in technology, economics, political structures, and societal norms. People must adapt to these changes while maintaining their fundamental principles.

Sticking to core principles enables us to manage choices about changes confidently while balancing stability with flexibility.

Kathy, we DO have choices, and usually (as an adult) we know what to do.

A thinking post, Kathy! Everyone has choices, of course, when at a crossroad, much thought is needed while taking the time to think the process through before proceeding.

Deciding on the fly is not recommended!

You would think it would get easier, but for some reason decision making feels harder to me now. I blame anxiety....I tend to overthink. 

Yes, I agree we always have a choice and teaching children that their choices have consequences is very important.

Hi Kathy, Coincidentally I've been doing some rough art sketches on this subject of choice and deciding what door to open and what doors to close.

Kathy:

Choices all bring consequences with them, some positive and some perhaps not. I particularly liked Neil Peart's quote - not deciding is still making a choice. "I didn't have a choice" suggests a desire to not be blamed for making a bad choice

Kathy:

Choices all bring consequences with them, some positive and some perhaps not. I particularly liked Neil Peart's quote - not deciding is still making a choice. Saying "I didn't have a choice" suggests a desire to not take responsibility for making a bad decision.

Jeff