The idea that one can't make a choice without considering two or more options isn't a principle. It's a logical fact.
The idea that choices can lead a person nearer to the way she wants to be might be the principle that growth is good and growth is possible.
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The hardest part for me is catching yourself in the moment and being aware enough to make the better choice that aligns with where you want to be. Luckily we have multiple opportunities daily to do so😊
ReplyDeleteIf you didn't "catch yourself," that was one of those "acted thoughtlessly" moments.
ReplyDeleteBecause you switched from "me" to "yourself/you," and talked about "catching yourself," I think you're seeing it as an outside influence—part of you is catching the other part of you. That's too much work and worry!
What helped me, when I had babies, was breathing before I spoke or before I decided, and eventually, taking a breath when I felt my thoughts get zippy-fast. I didn't always do it, but increasingly, many times a day, I did. Before long it was most of the time. That was growth. That was good.
Yes I have started to try and stop and breath.It seems so foreign at times like I have to fill the space with something! The knee jerk conditioning is so strong at times but as you say it takes practice and eventually a new path will be laid. Thank you for replying. It has given me insight.
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