Decisions

We make decisions everyday. It would probably be impossible to be able to count up each day all of the decisions we make. Even what we choose to think about is a decision. Some decisions are small and require little thought before action. Some decisions are larger and have greater consequences. These decisions that carry greater consequences need more time and introspection before action is taken.

In order to make a correct decision we must think about it, study it out in our mind, pray to God about, ponder, and meditate over it. Then action is required. More often than not, God is not going to shoot us with a lightning bolt to lead us in the right direction. That would interfere with our free agency. God has given us the ability to act logically. Once we have come to a logical conclusion then we can act.

The most amazing thing about this process is that God will never let someone living the Gospel righteously be led down a wrong path.

Recently I was faced with such a decision. There were three different routes I could go and I didn't know which one to pursue. I thought about it and may have let my emotions lead the way a little too much and then acted. After I made the decision I knew it wasn't the right one. I had a feeling about it. It just didn't feel right. I continued to stick with this decision until my mind became weighed down more and more. I realized I was unhappy. Did I make the wrong decision? Yes. Was I harmed in the process? Not really.

Well I decided to change and pursue another route tonight and that has made all the difference. My mind is now clear and refreshed. No longer is my mind weighed down. I feel good about the new direction I am headed and will listen more promptly to the feelings that come.

God is real and he does answer prayers. Sometimes we must step out in the darkness and then he will lead the way. But it isn't until that first step is made.

Set backs

A couple weeks ago I rolled my ankle but didn't notice any initial pain. The next morning I woke up and a muscle on the side of my leg was really tight. It felt as though it was permanently flexed. I couldnt walk without feeling pain so I got a little nervous for practice.

Getting injured is probably one of the worst things that could happen to me at this point in my life. I have goals I have set that I want to accomplish this year and injuries are only going to take me further away from them. I was patient and went and saw the trainers. They looked at my leg and just suggested I receive stem and ice.

When I went back to tell my coach he was a little upset because he felt like the trainers weren't doing their job fully. My coach was patient and the rest of the week I didnt do much running. My leg didn't seem to be getting better abduction and that was when my coach took me to Ron.

Ron figured out what was causing the tightness in my leg, gave me some exercises to do to correct the problem, and rubbed my leg out a bit. What was the result? The nexty I woke up and my leg was significantly better
As a result I am now more fully motivated to work harder in practice. I feel refreshed and ready to do work again. how grateful I am for setbacks that take me out of my comfort zone.

Complications

Why is it that whenever you make a resolve to change or do something differently, there is always something that seems to stand in the way or become a distraction?

I was excited when I made the resolve to make a few changes to simplify my life in regards to dating.

Let me explain what I wanted to change. One week I took out four different girls. These girls were each amazing in their own individual way. After date number one of the week I started thinking to myself, "Maybe I'll go for this one, she seems like a great girl." Then date number two of the week came, "Hm this one is pretty cool too, and I think I like her personality better." Then three "This girl is pretty dang attractive." Then four, etc.

So you can imagine the confusion I faced. How do you narrow it down when they are all uniquely amazing?

Solution. Pick one, stick with her and no one else, and then if it works out it works out. If it doesn't then pick another girl and continue the process.

Well this was my resolution. The girl was picked . . . but then . . . Yup you guessed it, another girl came into the picture. It wasn't expected. A text message out of the blue came my way. She wanted to hang out. I thought I had everything figured out. Well I was weak and ended up hanging out with her. Now I have two girls in the pool again with one decision to make. Which one to pursue?
Or do I forget both of them?

Patience is a virtue. I figure if I keep developing friendships with both I will eventually narrow it down. As long as I don't kiss either of them while I am still figuring it out I think I am pretty safe. I don't want to be seen as a player in any regards. I just want to find someone suitable to pursue that will make me happy.

Until next time. Stay tuned.