blunami

When I make a decision, whether it is to do the dishes, stop smoking, serve, go to school, or simply get out of bed (or not) there is a responsibility that goes along with that decision.

Simply thinking about something is not enough. If I look at something within (or without) that needs attention, action, change, the need to get into action does not make the action happen. I must decide.

Where in my life do I need to make a decision?

What is that decision based on?

What is my responsibility to this decision? What action do I now take in order to move forward with the decision, into responsible action?

What are the results?

Serving requires a decision, a commitment, not only to the One being served to also to the one performing service. It requires contemplation and decision-making that is based on whatever knowledge is available about the choice. Once I commit to a decision, I am then responsible for the actions that I take. It is up to me to move in a positive direction with my choices.

Serving others is an act that requires dedication, time, and a deep commitment to selfless acts. Am I capable of making the commitment? Of carrying out the responsibilities of my decision to offer myself?

While these questions seem to address a large decision or choice, they often come up in simple day-to-day life. If I decide not to get out of bed at 6 a.m. what is the consequence of that choice? I may miss an hour of contemplation before I have to dive into the river of the day. I may miss the opportunity to spend 20 minutes having coffee with Ma'am. I may need to sleep in if I have been depriving myself of much needed rest. Each action, each moment, requires a pause for contemplation. How will this affect Her, me, those around U/us?

It is easy to bound through the day with little thought. I do it frequently. But at the end of the day I find that if I am not taking the time to think things through I am not reaping the benefits of my actions. I do not feel as connected to the greater picture. I am not as productive, and many of my days decisions are not the best choices, nor am I as effective in carrying out my responsibilities.

When I say "yes" I am saying that I will dedicate myself to a task full-hearted. There is a great responsibility in this.

The payoff is a day well lived, a day of well performed service. And two VERY happy and fullfilled women.

Whatis my choice to be?