“Every choice we make has far-reaching consequences; all actions do.”
Alexandra Stoddard
This concept of cause and effect left me thinking about how really important our choices are. They are not something to be approached haphazardly.
Stoddard reminds us that each of our choices make a difference, either for good or for bad.
She states, “Determine the value of an action by weighing it against the value of the consequence.”
It made me realize that if I made a choice out of anger or bitterness I might not be able to change the trajectory of that choice. Consequentialism is the name for this action. Think about the logical consequences of actions not well thought out.
I like to use the idea of once the toothpaste is squeezed out of the tube it cannot be returned. In other words choose wisely your actions, and keep in mind if your actions will truly bring your desired results.
It’s easy to ignore the fact that one unpleasant circumstance can be replaced by another if we are quick to act. In fact Emerson reminds us that “Cause and effect are two sides of one fact.”
This is why we must stay diligent to the idea that we are our choices.
“Wisdom consists of anticipation of consequences.”
Norman Cousins
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