CHOICE AND CONSEQUENCE

At different junctures of life, we are faced with significant choices. Choices that would lead us in two very different or similar directions. At certain times, you are bound to make a choice. At times, we think it is safe to not make a choice, however, not making a choice is also a choice that you are making. 

In the words of Robert Frost, as two roads diverged in the woods, we may take the one most traveled by, pondering over the road not taken. 

Let’s understand that when we call life a turn of events, these are more or less, choices. Choices that have various consequences. In that, life is more or less an alchemy of choices: Choices of whether to act or not, being guided by our free will. At the same time, it is also the consequence of all the choices we make throughout. 

More often than not, in times when we choose to act a certain way, we claim them to be right or wrong. At times, one goes to the extent of clarifying that the intent behind actions is what really should be assessed for this. Then, how is it, that an act with the right intent unknowingly leads to a loss for another?

Think about it, was there ever a time when you “un-intentionally” hurt someone? Then would it be categorized as right or wrong? 

Before you jump to any conclusions, let's put a few things in perspective. Aren’t we all taught or at least, at some level, try to strive to be non-judgemental and compassionate? How then do we divide the world between sinners and sages, judging one as right and the other as wrong? 

Our understanding can then be guided to be focused on the consequence of each choice. 

In simple words, since every choice has a consequence, when you make a choice, be aware of the consequences that it may have. If you are prepared to face the consequences of all your choices, then go ahead and make them. 

To decode the above-given analogy, a choice made from the space of light, i.e., security, love, faith, etc. will invite a positive consequence. However, a choice made in darkness, for example, out of a void, jealousy, greed, hurt, vengeance, etc. cannot lead you or anyone to light.

Then all your relationships that “complete” you cannot make you truly happy. Your endless pursuit of money or power does nothing but deepen the longing and quest for it. And the list is endless!

Thus, in order to gain mastery over your own life, one must master, what we call, the Universal Law of Choice and Consequence, operating on awareness and accountability in the individual. 

Only when you make choices from an aware state, do you attract consequences that are favorable and which make the plot of your autobiography the way you would want it to be.

Onwards and Upwards!

Team Happiness