Good Choices

I remember my parents gave me a blessing before I left saying I should always be careful with the people and places I go. I have needed to hear that because last night I was presented with two choices. I almost chose one that wouldn't of been so good. My friend helped me see the truth of how one situation could be bad. I am grateful for that. Comprising your standards is never good. Being here is a party place. Lots of people like to get drunk, dance, and then get wasted. I tried to compromise being in a place where people were getting drunk. Sounds ridiculous. I should know better. I was thinking "I could be there and be the only one not drinking!". haha.

But I went to a game night and had good clean fun without people drinking and throwing up. It was a good choice. Either pay money to hang out with drunk people or have fun for free. There is always going to be choices presented to you. It is your decision to decide where you want to go. Each choice has a consequence. You can't choose the consequence but you can always choose the first decision of what you are going to do. I have realized many people live in the moment and don't think about the consequences in the future. You don't have to live in the future, you can enjoy the moment. I live to have fun in the moment. But I live to build and make a good future for me too. There has to be a balance of living in the moment and always thinking about the consequences of the future. I think maturity is having that balance and making good choices. The process of becoming an adult includes decision making and building your future independently.

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