Tough Choices

Some choices are tougher than others. What I mean is I can make better choices, better decisions, and do the things for my best interest with more frequency. I had several chances over the weekend to do those things, but I didn’t. It’s slightly frustrating while happening and even more so as I reflect.

I’ve been laying low for such an extended period of time. Mostly from lack of discretionary income, partly from not wanting to be around too many people. It’s part of my nature to isolate. I’ve been that way since my teenage years and even though I enjoy being around people, this weekend I could have made some better choices.

My mistakes or lessons to learn from. My successes provide lessons as well. Each time I have the opportunity to reflect on things I could have done differently, those are times of self development. Time to look at me as a man, think of how I can improve, and what can be done differently should the occasion arise in the future. We are all afforded these lessons. The challenge is recognizing them as they occur, recalling the outcome we didn’t desire, and changing our choice, in the moment, hoping to secure a more favorable outcome.

Today, Monday, December 19, 2022, I am grateful that:

I got a chance to attend a birthday party for Carlos. It was good to see a few friends and meet a few others. The distance traveled was great, but the fellowship was worth the travel time.

I get to start a new contract today. It’s finally time to call. We’ve been setting things up and now that it’s completed, I actually get to add more value with calls. I’m still in disbelief that people pay for something that I consider remedial.

In spite of my feelings of sloth, I’m doing what’s needed. My plan is relatively set. I’m aware of what’s needed and I’m moving to that end. I’ve got some self doubt and some anxiety. I’ve also got some momentum and that’s the most valuable thing I possess today.

Are you aware when you could’ve made better or different choices?

Do you regret some of your present choices?

How will you change your behavior moving forward?

Be Great. Be Grateful!!!