March 28

”Life’s a dance you learn as you go, sometimes you lead, sometimes you follow.” John Michael Montgomery

I wish I knew more, that I had enough insight to know what the results of my actions will be before I make them. Unfortunately, I’m not a fortune teller, and like most people, I am stuck trying to make the best decisions that I can with what I know at the moment. Sometimes I do a good job, other times not so much. And so life goes, struggling sometimes to find the right path. I am coming to believe that I have certain skills and resources that help in this part of my life. Letting go and seeking the will of my Higher Power and praying for guidance go a long way in making better choices more often. This also permits me the time to slow down, step back, and listen to my intuition, my “gut instinct” if you will. I am also more apt to seek other’s opinions and advice, welcoming comments and criticism of my plans. I also evaluate my decisions. This lets me review events to seek improvements. In doing so I have learned that decisions made in for instant gratification are often poor choices. So delaying decisions that have a quick reward is a healthier option. Making decisions when there is a high level of emotions is also not usually wise, so instead I may write out how I feel or how I want to respond but review my message the following day before actually passing it along. This is part of my Step 10 work in taking stock on a regular basis of my behaviours, attitudes, and situation.

Affirmation I may not have the confidence to make the best choices, but I am learning ways to make better ones.