All Men Should

TODAY'S QUOTE:
"All men should strive to learn before they die, what they are running from, and to, and why."... James Thurber

This quote gives very sound advice; truly knowing yourself demands answers to all those questions and so  many more. But all the puzzle pieces are there, scattered amongst the debris, it's the finding them that pinches. Growing pains in this case foretell wisdom, fairly earned and paid for in a fashion that transforms a brutal lesson into a priceless reward. But knowledge brings with it a responsibility of action that honors our new found wisdom.

Knowing why we do the things we do is only one small step to really being the master of our own space. Controlling our actions, no matter the provocation takes a lot of practice. Overcoming those ohhh sooo predictable knee-jerk reactionary urges isn't easy, but therein is the smoothest path to total freedom.

It just makes perfect sense that if we don't have control of our emotions they must have control of us. And putting a negative into such a position of strength is as senseless as begging for the hangman's noose. Feel free to place whomever you choose into the drivers seat, but don't be shocked by the wreckage if the child inside is granted the right to drive. Stop performing the same exact actions and expecting a different kind of outcome... DUH... NOT!!! When we put our pain to work, we harvest wisdom then what we do with it is the true test of how well we've learned.
 
All it takes to begin alterations of our reactions is awareness of exactly what flips our circuits and why. I guarantee someone important already possesses a ton of information about all our buttons and switches. Makes good sense that we should know as much as anyone else and more than most about what makes us tick, tick, tick. Whatever actions we take and choices we make should never be opted by habits decree. Informed decisions made by a peaceful mind won't ever steer in the wrong direction, so getting lost is never a concern. Careful attention to detail is always the safest path.

Check for hidden agendas, and listen for warning bells. Nothing is quite as painful as being manipulated into a position that pesters our soul. The more we know, the safer it goes. Knowing who's baggage is mixed in with ours allows us the luxury of unloading theirs, redistributing ours, and moving forward with only the weight we truly own. Think about it... let it ride... then decide!!!