Sometimes
we want things we can’t handle. I love
pecan pie, but I can’t handle a huge dose of it. Oh, I am free to choose to eat as much pecan
pie as I want, but what is best here?
I
think we just hit on a significant idea - FREEDOM!
In
a conversation recently with a 38 year old, we were talking about the freedom
to make choices. I acknowledged some
choices that were made for me in my younger life. My lament was that I could have made good
decisions without those restraints in place; however, that discovery didn’t
come to light until well into adulthood. I felt somewhat cheated in the early development
of my “freedom of choice” muscle.
My
friend’s comment was that those who grew up with a lot of freedom seemed to
embrace more restraints in adult. This
was a direct reaction to a series of bad choices. They became afraid of their FREEDOM TO
CHOOSE.
Wow! What a dilemma.
That
reminds me of a great quote I read recently.
“Freedom is our opportunity.” I love that. With opportunity there is always risk. Unless we step out and try, then we will
never know. Freedom forces us to make
choices.
Developing
a healthy sense of choice is the critical piece here. I’m reminded of a joke I heard once.
A
wise man was once asked how he became so wise.
“By making wise choices”
he answered.
“And how did you learn to make wise choices?”
“By making bad choices”
he responded.
And
we come back to our main thought.
“Freedom
is our problem
and
freedom is our opportunity.”
Seth Godin
And
when you come to the end of your life, may it be said of you …
“You have
chosen … wisely!”
Indiana Jones – The Last
Crusade
P Michael Biggs
Offering
Hope
Encouragement
Inspiration
One Word
at a Time
