Fork in The Road

When we reach a fork in the road ahead, we are forced to decide: Which road do I take? As surely as the sun will rise tomorrow, so will the fork in the road appear tomorrow. Often it appears many times in the day.

When faced with this decision, we have two choices: take the right fork, which is remaining on the same road with which we are familiar. Additionally, we experience alternating periods of happiness and misery at various times. Or do we take the left fork? The left fork represents the road less traveled, the road of change and unfamiliarity. The road of the unknown.

At the point of confronting a fork and facing a decision, how do we make a choice? For the most part, we rely on our minds to make our decisions. The mind, of course, has a voice. That voice is referred to as ‘the ego.’ The ego is the voice of our bodyguard, protecting us from natural dangers, perceived failures, and potential embarrassments. Never forget that the ego is only a tool, there to protect us, but while the ego possesses intelligence, it lacks wisdom. You see, wisdom is a gift from God given to those who ask for it. At any fork in the road, wisdom always makes the perfect decision.

Wait, there’s more. There is within each of us another voice. The voice of God-Within-Me. This voice is always speaking. It is the voice of a true lifeguard, protecting both body and soul from any form of harm. It does not protect us from potential failures or embarrassments because it does not speak that language. Unlike the voice of the ego, G-W-M offers guidance, training, encouragement, and above all – never failing trustworthy friendship, available 24/7.

The voice of G-W-M is authentic; the voice of the ego is a bot influenced by people and events outside you over your lifetime.

I have one life and one body in which to live this life. So I will live this life to the full, never defining myself by others and events outside of me. I will care for my life and my body. This I will do by acting on the voice of God-Within-Me.

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