It seems, sometimes, that life is not quite as complicated as I make it. I don't think I am unique in this regard. I overthink and analyze circumstances presented making them seem much more complex than they are.
Rationally there are perhaps infinte choices regarding most aspects I stand before, but if I listen to that "inner voice", ya know the one...that gut feeling about right or wrong...I suspect most decisions are not too hard. Fear can paralyze me when I try to decide which of those choices will provide the easiest outcome or more accurately...the least amount of work or conflict.
...What if???... becomes the mainstay during those moments....what if... I decide to do "this" and xyz happens, or so & so thinks less of me, or...well you get the picture. Meanwhile, the opportunity for real choice evaporates and I'm left with a default choice (usually a choice made for me from lack of my non-choosing) which invariably leads to... "if only"... !!
All this leads to two things...(1) resent or regret over missed opportunity
(2) fear of future opportunity. - future opportunity = a new choice!
hmmmm....regret or fear? Not much of a way to live, is it?
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