May 29, 2005 17:35
Everyday we are forced with decisions, these decisions will ultimately, in one way or another, shape our future. But do we ever really understand the full extent of our decisions? As children we are told that all of our decisions will inevitably effect the lives of others around us, as we grow up we come to realize this is in fact true. When one person makes a decision it will wind up effecting the lives of other people. Often enough we are burdened by certain decisions that we must make, it becomes our feelings over those of another. Do we hurt someone? or do we keep our true feelings hidden in order to protect someone else's. People will spend fortunes on help in deciding these decisions. But why? Why spend all this money over one decisions. Is it because our society expects us to always distinguish the "right" choice? But then how can society judge right from wrong when one persons right may in fact be someone else's wrong.
As humans our thoughts are directly related to our emotions, we often consider this to be a special trait among us humans. But do we ever examine the negative aspects of this "special" connection. Yes, it does help us to realize when in fact we have done something wrong, or right, it helps teach children the common rights and wrongs. But as we grow older we want to do what's right but our thoughts provide mixed emotions around these decisions. How are we supposed to choose right from wrong if we are unable to clearly determine what is right and whats is in fact wrong. We are undoubtably left with a feeling of guilt and frustration. So, we either choose frustration and hide our true feelings or we choose guilt and wind up hurting someone or someones connected to that one little decision.