Decisions

In life, it's not what happens to you that matters, it's how you react to what happens that matters.

You are the only one that has the power to decide how to react to any given situation.

Life is full of decisions. The way in which we decide to do certain things will guide us through life.

One of the most important concepts that man has ever introduced is the power of decisions.

The word decision, in its original Latin root, means to cut off from any other situation.

Consequently, a decision is something that must be fulfilled. It is an obligation to oneself and to others.

Throughout history, we have seen how some simple decisions have led to great events. Rosa Parks' refusal to give up her seat on a bus led to the Civil Rights movement in America.

Similarly, Mahatma Gandhi's decision not to resort to violence defeated the greatest empire the world had seen.

To understand the power of a decision to understand the greatest power available to man.

Indeed, it is our decisions and, more importantly their strength and our certainty, that hold the keys to our future.

Decisions are like muscles. One must start off by making small decisions just as one starts off lifting small weights. As you progress and grow, decisions become easier and, consequently, have a greater effect. Today, try to make a commitment to decide to do two things each day. These could be simple things such as taking a 10 minute walk or calling someone that you have not spoken to in a while. By doing this, you will unlock a powerful force within you that wants to grow, expand and make a difference. By utilising your power of decision, you will soon be doing things you never thought possible.
Here are some more thoughts on decisions.

Enjoy!

The first step to getting the things you want out of life is this: Decide what you want.
-Ben Stein

If you limit your choices only to what seems possible or reasonable, you disconnect yourself from what you truly want, and all that is left is a compromise.
-Robert Fritz

The self is not something ready-made, but something in continuous formation through choice of action.
-John Dewey (1859 - 1952)

It is our choices...that show what we truly are, far more than our abilities.
-J. K. Rowling, Harry Potter and The Chamber of Secrets, 1999

The strongest principle of growth lies in human choice.
-George Eliot (1819 - 1880)

I think that somehow, we learn who we really are and then live with that decision.
-Eleanor Roosevelt (1884 - 1962)

The more alternatives, the more difficult the choice.
-Abbe' D'Allanival

I want to leave you with one last thing for today, decide to take action and follow through on the two decisions you make today.

You're life can be exactly the way you want it to be, you just have to decide to make it that way!

Take care and decide to make it a great day!

You're the Best! (Decide to be)

Dallon Cox II
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