Embracing the Journey: The Art of Decision-Making

There comes a time in every person’s journey when a significant decision must be made. In this moment, one can reevaluate all the pros and cons, weighing each option carefully. The mind may whisper, urging caution against impulsivity, as you wait for emotions to settle like leaves drifting to the ground. You might find solace in sleep, hoping that the dawn will bring clarity, a gentle shift in perspective that will make the path forward seem less daunting.

In the stillness of reflection, you gaze into the mirror, asking yourself, “What else can I do?” This moment of self-examination invites you to scrutinize every blemish, every spot—metaphorically-probing the depths of your own deficiencies and the opportunities that lie within them for growth. If you subscribe to such a system, you may choose to visit the confessional, pouring out every sin, seeking redemption in the act of honesty.

Perhaps you will embark on the journey of the twelve steps, conducting a thorough inventory of your life, assessing the footprints you’ve left behind. You might strive to make amends, offering gifts in the various languages of love, hoping to rebuild and restore what has been broken. You can delve into your intentions, questioning whether you are living from a place of wisdom and the abundance of self-transcendence, rooted in love.

Yet, in the end, despite all the contemplation and analysis, it remains—what it is. Decisions must be made, and sometimes, you must grapple with the profound choice of being or not being. As the age-old metaphor suggests, you must choose to continue walking, to leave the past behind, and to shake the dust off thy sandals, embracing the journey ahead with courage and hope.

(c)2024 John Piedrahita