The Power of Choice In Life

Harry Browne, the 2000 Libertarian Party candidate for U. S. President said this before, "You don't have to buy from anyone; don't have to work at any particular job; don't have to participate in any given relationship. You can choose."

Do you know that we all have the power of Choice? The power of choice is awesome and amazing. It's all about freedom - the freedom to pick one thing over another. However, are you choosing what you want from life?

"Oh no," some people said. "I can't as... I wasn’t educated. ...my family needs me. ...I don't have enough funds....I need more time." What's your reason?

The truth is, we do have choice in every single moment of our lives. For those who are destitute or disabled, the choices in life are fewer. But the rest of us often think we don't have freedom when we simply haven't claimed our power to choose differently.

How do you derive on your thought process? Do you do so because of:

• "Shoulds" - doing what you believe you should do.
• Pleasing others - doing what others want or expect you of or to do.
• Fear - choosing the safe and secure route.
• Habit and reaction - you don't even think about what you're doing - you've always done it this way, and it comes so naturally that you don't even think about why you do it.

You need the clarity to do what you want. Put a purpose and objective to it. Question yourself by asking like "Why am I doing this? What do I want to realize from it?" Pen your answers. Many a precious brilliant idea has been lost because it was forgotten. Be more conscious of how you are spending your time, because this is your life passing by. Never let yourself to be the victim. You need to take personal responsibility for your life. When you fully accept this, you will assert your inner power to make better choices. Be open and receptive to possibilities for yourself. Choose one aspect of your life where you are unsatisfied, and choose something new, something more for yourself. Dare to do different things and do things differently! Risk more!

Empowerment comes from the three Cs: choice, courage and change. They are yours to take it. You have the opportunity to create a future that's very different from your past. Also, remember that not choosing is also a choice.