Decision Making

Tonight I made a decision.  Where I typically think about the decision I need to make, tonight I actually made the decision.  Is such a simple concept as deciding on something really warrant a blog post?  Indeed, it does.

After putting Hannah to bed, I joined Craig in the garage for a "jam session".  This is a mix between favorite guitar tunes and debriefing days.  Great as these evening may be, there is still a house to keep, lunches to prepare, and we can't forget the coffee.  So tonight, I made the decision to leave my entertainer and dip my hands into a little soap.  I knew what I needed to do in order to follow through with my commitment to having a healthy and happy family.  Though what I wanted to do was listen to Craig's guitar and talk about exciting ideas.  However, the dishes would need to be washed, tonight. Preparing for lunches the night before is worth it in the morning.  Awaking to the smell of coffee is preferable to making coffee in the morning.  Though this reality withdrew me from the "jam session," I was ultimately able to act in a way that is in accordance with what I value. I value preparation and cleanliness, I decided to prepare and clean.

The decision to do act in this way is the hardest step.  Yet, I have found, there is great reward in decision making.  A kind of strength comes over the mind when it is able to make a decision, to take something as its own.  Then there is the freedom that comes from deciding to live aligned to the values you hold within.

On what have you decided lately?