We choose who we spend our energy on, who we spend time with, and with whom (if anyone) we want to share life. Those are some big decisions. But where we spend our energy also applies to daily, fleeting moments. The good, the bad, and the everyday of it all. If someone cuts you off in traffic—for that moment—they are the most important person in your life. All of your energy is momentarily focused on their action.
Someone yelling or arguing with you? Well, you know what that means. At that moment, you are the most important person in their world. They made a choice to chew on your backside. You (or your perceived actions) were meaningful enough to put you on a pedestal and light you up.
Some life decisions—education, careers, partners, et al—take considerable thought. But choosing whether you yell at someone in traffic, or flip someone off, or tell them you love them, or loathe them, or open the door for them, or slam it in their face—has a common denominator. Choice. You probably put more thought into some choices than others, but, they are all choices. Telling your partner you love them is a choice (based on feelings and desires). Telling someone to screw off? Also a choice.
That said, this one thing is true. And it should not be considered lightly: When someone chooses to spend time with you, it’s a compliment. Of all the places they could be, of all those they could be with, at that moment they choose you.
Is that a good thing or a bad thing? Only you can decide. In life, you’ll get to make a lot of choices. And over time, all the choices you make will add-up; building a mosaic that reveals your true character to the world. Choose wisely.
It’s your adventure.
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Someone yelling or arguing with you? Well, you know what that means. At that moment, you are the most important person in their world. They made a choice to chew on your backside. You (or your perceived actions) were meaningful enough to put you on a pedestal and light you up.
Some life decisions—education, careers, partners, et al—take considerable thought. But choosing whether you yell at someone in traffic, or flip someone off, or tell them you love them, or loathe them, or open the door for them, or slam it in their face—has a common denominator. Choice. You probably put more thought into some choices than others, but, they are all choices. Telling your partner you love them is a choice (based on feelings and desires). Telling someone to screw off? Also a choice.
That said, this one thing is true. And it should not be considered lightly: When someone chooses to spend time with you, it’s a compliment. Of all the places they could be, of all those they could be with, at that moment they choose you.
Is that a good thing or a bad thing? Only you can decide. In life, you’ll get to make a lot of choices. And over time, all the choices you make will add-up; building a mosaic that reveals your true character to the world. Choose wisely.
It’s your adventure.
(Note: To receive notification of new blog posts, just provide your name and email address here. All information is confidential and will never be sold or provided to 3rd parties. Ever.)
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