Brown The Life-Significant Choice

1. Auflage 2014
ISBN: 978-1-62287-728-7
Verlag: First Edition Design Publishing
Format: EPUB
Kopierschutz: Wasserzeichen (»Systemvoraussetzungen)

E-Book, Englisch, 100 Seiten

Discover the Life-Significant Choice! The words throughout this book re-emphasizes the life-principal that it is our everyday choices, not our major choices... that shapes the outcomes in our lives. This book will help you identify the reasons you are in the position you are in today, and offer you simple, but effective solutions to help you discover your potential. The Life-Significant Choice emphasizes that it is not our greater moments, but it is our daily activities that makes us who we are. Throughout this book, the author explains the reasoning behind the majority of our choices, the importance of making your own decisions, and how to maximize your 'everyday' while experiencing the benefits of discovering your Life-Significant Choice.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Brown, Dee

Leseproben

WHAT IS FREEDOM?
  Every morning we wake up, each moment we hit that alarm clock, every new day in which we embark upon, we are surrounded by an abundance of options. We possess so many options that we often take them for granted. Our daily routines can leave us stuck in a mental “cruise control,” navigating our lives for years. How many people do we know who get out of bed at the same time, drive to work the same way, and do the same after-hours activities… everyday? We have come to call these patterns in our lives “routines,” and when we become frustrated with our lives, we call these patterns falling into a “rut.” Have you ever tried driving a different way to work, or choosing a new restaurant that is different from your normal list of choices? Do you ever wonder why we seem to remember those unscripted moments in life? It is the moments we choose to change that are the moments which stimulate our brains. The truth is, we are surrounded by options all day, every day. The reality is we fail to take the time to recognize what options truly exist. An option is not an occurrence we make by accident. An option is not something we are forced to make whenever our backs are against the wall. An option is not a “thing” we exercise every now and then. An option is simply everyone’s God given choice! We fail to realize the endless opportunities we are blessed with because of one simple word and the freedom it possesses. We all have a choice! Unique, limitless, individual choices are there at our disposal every second, every minute, every hour of our lives. From the clothes we wear, to the people we associate with, the choice is ours to make, no matter how big or small. What school to attend? Which career path is best? What health choices are satisfying? Which religion to follow? What shoes to wear? Which hairstyle looks best? Going out versus staying in? Spend it or save it? What music to listen to? Keep it or trash it? Let us not forget the ALL-IMPORTANT choice… What do you want for dinner tonight?! Everything is a choice… and choices are everything! “Choice” is defined in Webster’s New World Dictionary as 1. The act of choosing; selection. 2. The right, power, or chance to choose. From the second definition, it states that a choice is a “right.” This is a right that we all share. In reality, it is a right that we may all exercise. Many of us however, fail to realize the significance of choices, and how it relates to our lives. How many times have you heard a person allege, “I did not have a choice?” More times than not, this statement is made after a disappointing situation has occurred in someone’s life. “I did not have a choice,” or “They left me no choice,” has unfortunately become an unconscious belief in our society. The truth of the matter is, those same individuals who believe they have no choice, in many situations spend every day of their lives making choices. We make a hundred small choices a day while avoiding that one big, important choice, not realizing that those small choices have just as big of an impact on our lives as that one big important choice. Truth is… whether you decide on which new car to purchase, or which television show to watch, every choice will affect your life, big or small. Understand that the big and small choices we make will ultimately yield the same results, the only difference lies in time! Our big choices often produce immediate results. The choice to purchase a flat-screen produces the satisfaction of family entertainment that very night. Our small choices always produce results later in life. The choice of dieting every day produces the satisfaction of weight loss six months later. Whether we realize it or not, as adults we make meaningful decisions daily. In fact, one of the essential traits to living a responsible adult life is through making sound choices. This responsibility however, is seldom utilized to the fullest as we reach adulthood. One main cause of this is due in part to our childhood. It is true that as adults, we are basically free to make choices independently. Also, it is true that when we came into this world, our beloved freedom of choice was not bestowed upon us until we turned eighteen, or whenever we left our parent’s home. In most cases…“I don’t have a choice,” is a correct statement only when it is coming from the mouth of a child. Choices are extremely limited in the lives of children. The average child grows up under the dictatorship of the parents, which could mold the child’s decision making well into adulthood. If the parents are Republicans, the child will most likely become a Republican adult. If the parents are Catholic, the child will most likely follow the same religion as the adults. If the parents are heavy meat eaters, the child will most likely not become a vegetarian. Another influential aspect of the parental dictatorship is the unconscious “non-choice,” the parents who (either purposely or inadvertently) raise their child in a culture that renders certain mental blocks into adult life. Case in point, my father raised me within a culture which did not leave me the adult choice of not going to college. Could I have made the choice not to go to college as an adult…Yes! Would I have been mentally happy with myself knowing that I might continue my life not reaching my full potential…No! This is a positive example. Most of the parental endured mental blocks I am referring to, causes the child to grow up not even considering the possibility of a free/alternative choice, such as the young adult who makes the mistake of thinking they’re not “college material” because no one else in the family ever tried. This young adult does not even consider the “choice” to better him or herself, believing that self-improvement is not an “option” in life. A child’s limited choices, along with parental and environmental influences, will ultimately shape the child’s mentality towards having choices into adulthood. Unfortunately, many times our adolescent experiences cause us as adults to have a limited awareness of our opportunities. This causes an unconscious view regarding the magnitude of our choices. As adults, many of us live day to day without an understanding of what a choice is, or the weight that it carries. It’s common practice to view a “choice” as an “option,” without knowing the key role each plays. While it’s easy to assume that these words are one in the same, there is a crucial difference in relation to life. We are surrounded by choices constantly, whether we realize it or not. The same truth applies to options. The difference lies in the order. From the moment we begin our day, we are surrounded by a world of options. Should I cook breakfast, or should I grab some fast-food? Should I study for this test, or should I hang out with my friends? Should I go to church, or should I stay home and watch football? Coke or Pepsi? Within the order of decision making, the “option” is presented first… Coke or Pepsi? This is followed by your “choice” to choose Coke, or to choose Pepsi. The options, or number of options merely provides an array of activities from which to make a choice. The common mindset among those who feel, “I don’t have a choice,” is that they truly believe there are no options for them. What we believe, what we practice, and what we follow, are a direct link to the amount of choices we accept in our lives. If we truly follow a religion, there are choices which we make that surrender our ideals to its commandments. In addition, by following these commandments, certain options in life will be forbidden. A devoted Christian does not have the options that other people have, such as going to an “after hours” spot. Our choices we make, or our choices we refuse to exercise will affect vital aspects throughout our lives. Where we choose to work, or the people we accept and reject in life are the results of choices we make early in life. A person who is highly driven to obtain success will choose avenues in life that will lead towards certain goals. These options are hard work, dedication, and sacrifice. In addition, that same person will likewise make the choice to refuse certain avenues in life that will lead away from poverty. These options are laziness, being unfocused, and recklessness. A right or wrong choice will protect you from many of life’s experiences. A person who intentionally avoids a life of crime will never have the experience of being in prison. A person who intentionally chooses a life of crime will eventually give up the experience of having freedom. A simple choice will also open and close opportunities in life. We are all familiar with the philosophy that if we surround ourselves with positive people, our lives will be impacted positively. This is true! Unfortunately, the same philosophy applies when we surround ourselves with negative influences. Whichever choice we make, we invite into our lives the consequences of making that choice, while at the same time neglecting the alternative consequences of that same choice… whether positive or negative. An outstanding example of this concept is the belief of racists, who feel they only need to surround themselves with people of their own likeness. The racist’s choice offers them the experience of their own kind, both positive and negative....