Blessing - When the way is convoluted and confusing, and when the choice is not clear and uncertainty presses close, may there be those through whom God's longing speaks, and, speaking, shows you a way. - Jan Richardson
Along with most people on the planet, I've been impressed with all that went into the decision making regarding the finding and taking of Osama bin Laden. Especially after seeing the president on 60 Minutes last Sunday night.
Some decisions take extraordinary care and expertise from a great many people. But most daily decisions just need to be made and then, rather than second guessing ourselves, going with it.
As I used to say to my kids - Make a decision - And then make it right!
That philosophy has been helpful to Dave and me as we're doing all that needs to be done for this next transition in our lives.
My friend, Jan Richardson, in her excellent meditation book, "In the Sanctuary of Women" tells a funny story about decision making.
Saint Francis and Brother Masseo are on a journey and come to a crossroads. Not knowing what path to take, Saint Francis tells Brother Masseo to stand in the center of the crossroads and spin himself around . When Masseo finally falls down, Francis and his dizzy brother set off in the direction where Masseo had landed.
In other words, Make a decision! Don't just stand there in the crossroads. Or, as Yogi Berra used to say, "When you come to a fork in the road, take it!"
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Along with most people on the planet, I've been impressed with all that went into the decision making regarding the finding and taking of Osama bin Laden. Especially after seeing the president on 60 Minutes last Sunday night.
Some decisions take extraordinary care and expertise from a great many people. But most daily decisions just need to be made and then, rather than second guessing ourselves, going with it.
As I used to say to my kids - Make a decision - And then make it right!
That philosophy has been helpful to Dave and me as we're doing all that needs to be done for this next transition in our lives.
My friend, Jan Richardson, in her excellent meditation book, "In the Sanctuary of Women" tells a funny story about decision making.
Saint Francis and Brother Masseo are on a journey and come to a crossroads. Not knowing what path to take, Saint Francis tells Brother Masseo to stand in the center of the crossroads and spin himself around . When Masseo finally falls down, Francis and his dizzy brother set off in the direction where Masseo had landed.
In other words, Make a decision! Don't just stand there in the crossroads. Or, as Yogi Berra used to say, "When you come to a fork in the road, take it!"
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