So much of what happens in our lives results from
our decisions. This is often why it’s so difficult for
us when we face a tragedy. We naturally see what’s
happened as the result of our decisions. We blame
ourselves and we feel guilty. If we don’t perceive
what’s happened as the result of our decisions, we
often believe that the tragedy was the result of
someone else’s decisions/actions.
Whether we’re feeling guilty about causing the event
or feeling anger towards those we feel were in some
way responsible, the reality of our loss still exists.
Remember, whatever you decide to focus on,
whatever you choose to think about, will become
your experience. And what you think and do during
this crisis, during this peak emotional time in your life,
will stay with you forever.
Although establishing goals and making decisions
are a constructive way to use your energy, unless
you take action to reach them, goals are no different
than a colorful map that never gets used.
When is it best to act on your decisions and to work
toward achieving your goals?
There’s no simple answer. There’s no rulebook or
time line for your crisis. Some people will act
immediately or soon after a tragedy. Others will wait
to act, taking some time to heal.
Regardless of your timing, when you choose to make
a decision and take action, you’ll be consciously
making a choice and, therefore, you’ll be taking
control of your life.
So much of what happens in our lives results from
our decisions. This is often why it’s so difficult for
us when we face a tragedy. We naturally see what’s
happened as the result of our decisions. We blame
ourselves and we feel guilty. If we don’t perceive
what’s happened as the result of our decisions, we
often believe that the tragedy was the result of
someone else’s decisions/actions.
Whether we’re feeling guilty about causing the event
or feeling anger towards those we feel were in some
way responsible, the reality of our loss still exists.
Remember, whatever you decide to focus on,
whatever you choose to think about, will become
your experience. And what you think and do during
this crisis, during this peak emotional time in your life,
will stay with you forever.
Although establishing goals and making decisions
are a constructive way to use your energy, unless
you take action to reach them, goals are no different
than a colorful map that never gets used.
When is it best to act on your decisions and to work
toward achieving your goals?
There’s no simple answer. There’s no rulebook or
time line for your crisis. Some people will act
immediately or soon after a tragedy. Others will wait
to act, taking some time to heal.
Regardless of your timing, when you choose to make
a decision and take action, you’ll be consciously
making a choice and, therefore, you’ll be taking
control of your life.