One decision. One. All of the power to change anything in your life at any time resides in one decision. It doesn’t need to be a big decision to have big results.
About this time last year, I decided to make all my decisions from that moment forward from the “right side” of the line. What I am referring to is an imaginary line that divides my emotions into two groups: those that drag me down (⇓), and those that lift me up and support me (⇑). On the (⇓) side of the line emotions like anger, fear, and frustration reside. The (⇑) side of the line is the domain of love, joy, peace, and harmony. Every emotion lands on one side of the line or the other. Neither side is “right” or “wrong”, since emotions “just are”. I look at the contrast of the two sides as being the emotions I want more of (⇑), and those I want less of (⇓).
I recognize I can find myself on the (⇓) side of the line – usually because I am down a quart: tired, hungry, or stressed. When I realize I am there, my only focus is to get myself to the (⇑) side of the line. Rather than making decisions from that lower energy place, or trying to find the solution to a challenge while I’m rolling around in the muck, I focus my energy and thoughts to moving myself to the (⇑) side of the line. If I can’t get to the (⇑) side, I stop talking and doing and remove myself from the situation until I am able to be on the side of harmony and peace. I defer the decision until I am in a solid (⇑) place.
Deciding to make my decisions from this solid place has resulted in better decisions! It was a simple decision, and one that has required some practice to live, but the pay-off is incredible. I am calmer and happier, and I feel much better about myself. I find myself being proactive instead of reactive, more thoughtful, and much more comfortable with tough decisions.
How do I know which side of the line I am on? If it feels good now, and good over time I am on the (⇑) side of the line. If there is any discomfort, I am on the (⇓) side. Simple concept. One decision. Huge impact in my life.
What decisions have you made today? Which side of the line were you on when you made them? It is an interesting perspective…
Until next month, enjoy the sun and the relaxing days of summer!