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Sometime ago I read a book by Tony Robbins, the self growth personality who was so popular during the 1990s. He talked a lot about taking action to achieve our goals. Actually about taking massive action. I agree with the concept, because an action list without any action is simply a list, right? But what are we supposed to do if we are having a hard time making a decision? “No action” can feel like the “wrong” action.
With the information super highway all around us we have access to instant information. Sometimes I feel a bit of overload. And all this rushing and doing, implies a definite sense of urgency. So when I am unsure what action to take I tend to beat myself up. Here’s why I hate to rush into a decision:
- I often act before I’ve had time to really address the pros and cons
- I manifest without intent
- I tend to get caught up in the “urgency” phenomenon and begin feeling impatient with others
I’ve learned through trial and error, that sometimes the best action to take is no action at all. If I am faced with a big decision, and I feel resistance to committing to it, I remember that my resistance is trying to tell me something. If I open my mind and heart up to receive guidance, the answer will come. I simply have to pay attention and be aware. I have to be open to receiving it.
I will quiet my mind through thoughtful meditation, or simply through focusing on other things in my life. I’ll put the decision on the “back burner,” knowing all the while that my subconscious is working on the issue. I don’t have to do the work consciously to get my answer. But I will get an answer.
Some folks suggest thinking about your issue that you need guidance with right before you fall asleep. While you sleep for 8 hours (or less), your mind is working through different faucets of the situation, and when you wake, you will likely have a stronger feeling about which way you should go.
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Tags: awareness · focus · frustration · impatience · indecision · meditation · personal growth · tony robbins3 Comments
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When faced with a problem that needs a solution and it seems that I’m stuck, I switch my attention to some other, attention demanding activity - usually I’m reading an encyclopaedia, definition after definition, trying to visualise and ponder on the meaning and implications of the information. Usually in a matter of few minutes, in a middle of reading third or fourth definition I’ve got an ‘A-ha’ moment and know exactly what I have to do about my problem.
I like this method because it’s very proficient, and I am learning something new as a by-product.
I agree that sometimes the best action is “no action.” It’s not the same as inaction, but is purposefully taking time to think something through.
My daughter loves to ask me to decide on things when I’m winding down for the night and no longer have the energy to make big decisions. It’s then I have to take a page from Scarlett O’Hara’s book and tell my daughter “I’ll think about it tomorrow.”
After a good night’s sleep the clouds part and I can make a sound decision in the bright light of day.
Wow, thank you! Robert Anthony!
I so much agree with you!
I myself had to step back from making an important decision that I felt was beggining to feel like a ’struggle’ again.
Seems that action/determination can sometimes be coming from urgency (as you say) and also from the ego.
But I am learning that when we allow ourselves that time to meditate on it, it always feels as if the anwer feels good in the ‘heart.’
Thank you for sending me this wonderful post, at the perfect time I needed to hear this….to help me continue my next post.
http://www.ourvisionspaforyou.com/blog/
And I want so much to hear all you have to say! And would also like to mention you in my website and blog. Thanks again, Tina