In life, outcomes, energies and emotions are all affected by the choices you make. Some are day to day, such as: ‘Should I take the bus or drive?’ Others are more important and potentially life-changing. Certain situations might hold out the promise of excitement, but you choose not to go there because it’s not the right time or place for them, or they might have to stay on the back-burner because of physical, emotional or financial constraints. When faced with an important decision, opting for one choice over another will, naturally, produce different consequences. What those outcomes would otherwise have been can only be guessed at. Reflecting on this aspect of reality back in 1915, the American poet Robert Frost wrote: ‘Two roads diverged in a wood and I took the one less travelled by. And that has made all the difference.’
True to say, choice can be a force for good. It can boost confidence and give clarity and courage to step forward, while the freedom to exert your will can feel like an incredible strength. When you become more conscious of the choices that exist, on an everyday level and in more unusual circumstances, you can focus on how to select what works best for you. There will, of course, be times when the outcome isn’t what you expected or were hoping for, but this can also bring greater awareness of what you want more (and less) of in your life. And being aware of these factors can help shape future decisions.