Montana Healing Connections

DECISIONS

In writing this weeks’ newsletter I came upon my personal concept of decision-making. What to write about? What will resonate with my readers? Which topic will most convey the messages being asked for by you?

Okay, so maybe I’m not the best decision-maker around. I’m always second-guessing my choices. If I choose plan A and no one is happy, then it’s my fault. If I ‘get’ to pick the restaurant for a lunch date, what if the food is bad or the service inattentive, then I may have ruined it for everyone. Going with Plan B might be better, but what if somebody doesn’t like that kind of food, then I’m going to be the bad guy and make them uncomfortable with my choice. What should I wear today, which ring to put on, what shirt is most comfy and yet looks slimming, what to fix for dinner, what project to work on today, and on and on and on, my “monkey mind” goes.

“To make a decision is to put the Will of God directly into action.” …Alan Cohen from The Dragon Doesn’t Live Here Any More. Mr. Cohen reminds us that a lot of the problems in our lives result, not in making the wrong decision, but from making any decision.

As we begin making firmer decisions, our life begins to take shape. As I remind students, there is no greater or smaller, no better than or worse than, no right or wrong, no good or bad. According to the Universe, All just Is. It is man that chooses to make comparisons, degrees, and put values on all actions and choices of mankind. So that even as we begin with seemingly “small” decisions, we are choosing the pathway of precision.

Spiritual Masters practice decision and precision on every level. They are committed to their meditations, live austerely, eat modestly and exist in harmony. As we grow, our ability to distinguish what is right for us and what is the wrong choice becomes finer and enhanced. When we are vague about what we want it’s not a quality of character; it’s a form of laziness and apathy.

The saying: “be careful what you wish for, you may get it.” really exasperates me. It’s one I’d like to eliminate. This quote, from wherever it originated, has caused me angst and stress as well as indecision over the years. What if I make the ‘wrong’ choice? Well, so what? At least I’ve made a choice, a direction, something!

Keeping your room, your house and office clean, neat and orderly is a secret for keeping your entire life in order. Your consciousness is more efficient and successful when you are surrounded by orderliness. In addition, by practicing your decision-making through the routine experiences in your daily life, you bring more knowingness. Make a decision to be on time for a meeting, to keep our car in good, running condition, and completing an errand we promised someone we would do for them. It is our choice to maintain our health, eat the right foods and honor our bodily temple by making right decisions.

As we begin to master the little decisions, the big ones will come easier. And

when we reverse a decision for a good reason, remember that is not the same as indecision. Don’t be so rigid in your choices that you aren’t unwilling to reverse them when it’s necessary. This is not a sign of weakness, but of wisdom.

As you decide to make your life what you want it to be you are living the Law of Attraction, by choosing what YOU wish to attract. As you decide, you align your mind, thoughts, and consciousness with your actions to create. No one else can do this for you. You will find that in the moment you decide upon something, immediately the Universe with set up that scenario for you.

“If desired events are not coming to pass in your life, it is because you have not firmly resolved what you want it to manifest.” …Alan Cohen. This is the Art of Allowing, by your firm decision to let that event into your life.

Declare your desires. Make your decisions. What you think about becomes your reality. Thinking vague will bring to you vagueness in your life. “Think clearly, decide firmly, and act precisely, and your life will be a picture of surety. You will have made it so, by your willingness to decide.” …Alan Cohen

I know, as I am finishing this article, I have learned how to make better decisions. I have come to realize when I teach something, I also become the student, often learning more than my students.

“As I AM acting in the name of Love, Service, and Good Will,

I AM making a right decision.”