We Get To Decide

We always have a decision.

 

In every thought –

 

In every action –

 

We get to decide.

 

We get to decide if we react in the heat of emotion,

 

or respond with thoughtfulness.

 

We get to decide what we do when our feelings are hurt.

 

Do we allow ourselves to cry?

 

Do we ask ourselves why that hurt so much?

 

Are we honest about why?

 

Do we find the humility and the courage to speak things out loud?

 

Do we hold these things close, or let them go?

 

Do we harbor resentment?

 

And take things personally?

 

Do we pray?

 

Do we return to our gratitude lists?

 

We get to decide.

 

When we feel insignificant –

 

When we question our impact –

 

When we feel silly, or stupid…

 

Do we accept these things?

 

Do we run?

 

Or hide?

 

Or avoid?

 

Or isolate?

 

Do we quit?

 

We get to decide.

 

When we feel scared.

 

Or vulnerable –

 

or relationships start to freak us out –

 

We get to decide.

 

We can choose thoughts that make us sick, or thoughts that keep us well.

 

Thoughts that breed isolation and feelings of rejection, or thoughts that unite with connectedness.

 

We can choose to see ourselves through the lens of God, or the lens of lesser things.

 

We can choose negativity or positivity.

 

We can choose to continue being uncomfortable in the pursuit of more, or we can retreat to safety and settle for less.

 

In every moment, of everyday..

 

We get to decide.