Think Abouts

Two reoccurring themes that are fundamental to how we live our lives are: “conscious choice” and “a part of or apart from.” First, we have much greater control over our lives if we choose to take the responsibility. When we intentionally make decisions, our lives have direction, and we begin to take control over our life trajectories. Second, most of our decisions revolve around whether we see ourselves as a part of all other life or separate from it. Are we primarily connected to others or in competition with them? When people do not see themselves as a part of the whole, whether it’s in a family, a team at work, or the global community, the “us versus them” mentality creeps into each choice that is made. This mind set destroys family relationships, causes drama in the workplace hampering productivity, and serves as the basis for war. However, what I encourage each of us to do is make a conscious decision. Too often we tend to follow another’s lead without giving thought to it. Students many times believe as their parents do, in workplaces decisions are too often based on popularity, and rarely do people think about what they say or do. Every decision you make centers around the fundamental belief of whether you feel a part of or from, and if left unchecked, division triumphs over unity. Be aware of what you say, and how you perceive what you hear. Be consciously aware and begin to see a correlation between your decision and whether you’re making it based on feeling a part of or apart from. Together let’s advocate for greater awareness of our thinking and actions, which have the power to unite us rather than divide us.