Decisions: To make the move or not?

Life throws quite a few challenges at us, and many of those challenges require us to make decisions, but may leave us feeling overwhelmed. There are the minor decisions that we must make regarding what to wear or eat or how to spend the day, and then there are the big ones.

The big ones are major life-transforming decisions. We are called to weigh the pros and the cons very carefully, and seek advice before saying the all-important yes or no. We are not bound by the advice.

The big decisions may include opting for a certain line of medical treatment, the sale or purchase of property, marriage, academics, choosing a career, or making major financial commitments.

They may call for greater thought and planning before they are executed. They involve risks, the outcomes of which are not guaranteed.   

Being spiritually inclined, I first generally whisper a prayer before I have to make a decision on a really important matter. Then I may turn to family and friends for advice, but the final decision is mine alone.

There was a time when I had to decide on a certain line of medical treatment. The doctor treating me strongly recommended the treatment, but I was skeptical and took a second opinion, where I was told that I could do without it, but the final decision was mine to make. I took the advice of the second doctor, and by God’s grace, I'm well so far.

Honestly, I’m not good at making big decisions, especially in matters of finance. I’m always worried that the risk might not work, and too many opinions and too much advice leave me feeling more confused than ever.

The adage, “Haste makes waste," rings true, and hence making a decision requires one to think rationally before choosing or not choosing to take the step.  

As my husband quips when faced with making a decision, “I have decided not to decide.”

Sometimes I wonder whether delaying a decision is a decision in itself. Life happens regardless; " Do we decide, or do we simply allow circumstances to decide for us?”

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