Justifying Our Choices
The other day, I felt I had to justify my decisions to someone. Then I realized it didn’t matter what they thought, because I had made my choices on what I knew was true and right for me. I’m learning that not everyone will understand our thought process. Others will see the world through their life experiences, and may not understand the reasons for our choices.
When we realize our life is ours to direct, and we move in a direction that is aligned with our true self, we will no longer have the need to justify our choices to anyone. The more I thought about it, I wanted to be liked by the other person, so I was willing to explain myself with the hope they would accept my final decision.
As I look deeper into this experience, if I explained my decision to them, I was seeking their approval as a way to justify my actions. In other words, I wanted their approval so I could feel good about the choice I had made.
Why is it we look to others for justification? Is it because we don’t truly trust ourselves with the outcome of our choices? It seems as if the more we try to explain ourselves to others, the more we begin to doubt ourselves.
This can begin a never ending cycle; the more we doubt ourselves, the more often we will seek the advice of others. If we go through life this way, we will end up living a life that pleases others, but does not bring us any true joy.
At the root of our reasons for outside justification is our lack of awareness in our self-love. When we truly love ourselves we will know which direction to take by how we feel while contemplating our choices.
With each decision we have to make on any given day, we will have an intuitive feeling regarding our choices. Yet it may take time to learn to trust these feelings. It is only through the outcome of our choices will we know if we made the best decision for us. As with most things in life, the lesson is taught after the test.
Trust in our intuition needs to be built before we will have the ability to move through life without the need for the advice of others. It is in our intuition where we will know if we are headed in the right direction.
It seems that the more I live a self-loving life, the more powerful I experience my intuition. As I learn to trust its loving guidance, I have discovered there is no need for outside validation. I love myself enough to know what is true for me, and I don’t need anyone’s justification for the way I go through life.
~
Can we discover our true self-love thereby learning to trust ourselves with the choices we make every day?
Let me know what you think I’m always open to exploring the subject further. Leave a question or comment below, or email me at paulhudonauthor@gmail.com. I’d enjoy hearing from you.
It is with great excitement I announce that my book, “A Complete Life, Discovering Your Authentic Self,” has been published and is now available for sale as an eBook, or paperback. Click on the link to read the first chapter, or purchase a copy. If you would like a signed copy please reach out, and I’ll get one to you.
To buy a copy of my book, “Your Inner Guidance, The Path to Discovering Your True Happiness,” and you live in my area, you can buy it at Salida Books in Salida, or The Book Nook in Buena Vista. Or reach out to me, and I’ll sign a copy for you.
Or, you can also buy it through Amazon, as an eBook or paperback, by clicking on the link. Please feel free to leave a review.
I am grateful for all the support and encouragement I have received along the publishing journey.
Each week I email an article to those who have subscribed to my weekly, This week I wrote about the phrase, “I can’t”. Here is an excerpt.
What if we were to change our way of thinking, and believe that anything is possible if we are willing to take a risk? Rather than say “I can’t”, what if we told ourselves “we’ll do the best we can”. How would our life change?
If you would like to receive this article, or subscribe to my weekly, scroll to the very bottom of the page where you will find a place to subscribe.
I’m fortunate to write a monthly column for Conscious Shift Magazine. This month you can find my article, “Find a Void and Fill It”. Click the link to read more.
https://consciousshiftcommunity.com/find-a-void-and-fill-it/
Check out Conscious Shift Magazine as a great resource for guidance and inspiration.
To follow me on social media, click on the link to find your favorite platform.
I would like to say a special thank you to those who I may never meet, yet have gone beyond the call of duty in keeping my life together. Thank you so much, I appreciate your selfless act of courage and kindness.
Peace and Well-Being, Paul
Copyright Paul Hudon 2022
Comments
Post a Comment