Have you ever wondered about why certain events may happen to you. Perhaps you were in the wrong place at the wrong time. Maybe there was that moment in time when you had to plan or decide on a course of action and you weren’t certain which way to turn. Decisions involve choices to be made. Usually making choices involves understanding and gathering all of the facts and details in advance. A logical next step is reviewing the evidence by examining and analyzing pros and cons with calm deliberation. Then identifying and understanding how choosing certain paths of action could have different impacts. Once all of this reasoning takes place, then with confidence and without further hesitation a choice can be made. With the final decision made there are no regrets. What an ideal situation!

There are other times when you may find yourself in an untenable position or perilous situation for which there is no endless amount of time for reflection. What action do you take? There is no other person to consult with or to ask questions. There are few, if any, details or facts available and only split-second thinking is demanded and crucial. Sometimes these decisions defy logic. Oppose your normal way of thinking and dealing with situations, events or circumstances. Somehow though, in the heat of these moments in time, you take the plunge. Throwing caution to the wind. Logic and any normal reasoning flies out the window. Why does it happen? More importantly what triggers the decision or quick action taken. Sometimes it’s what some would call a sixth sense, a feeling, maybe a nudge in your subconscious. It’s there though, that nagging sensation, and it's relentless. 

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[The illustrations in this book, including the book cover,  are created by the author, Carol-Ann Lane. ]

Have you ever found yourself following a calm, organized daily life routine, only to find circumstances uprooted your routine upside down? Did you ever find yourself faced with decisions you had to make in a split second that may have rocked the very core of your moral fibre and impact someone else, even a stranger? If you found yourself in these situations, intensified with anxiety, and doubts, would you be able to remain calm and make the right decision? Were you ever faced with a situation, perhaps a lifestyle change which could alter the perspective on life? Sometimes being caught in the spirit of a moment can be very enticing but often times those feelings don’t run deeper than the surface. The drama, the excitement is all real but it can be dangerous if the actions or lifestyle is misguided. In other words, if a decision goes against the grain of your ethical position, your life values, your moral compass, it could destroy your soul. It isn’t easy to face life-changing decisions, perhaps a career, a relationship, or a life event, and make your voice heard. It requires resilience to swim against the wave. It takes honesty and a strong moral compass to resist the easy path and remain firm to your values. It takes courage to walk away from the crowd and remain true to your ethical principles. It can be challenging to take a different path than others and often it involves unforeseeable results that could be life-changing. Taking those steps can further increase anxiety. However, if the decisions are based on ethical principles and guided by a solid moral compass than the outcome will seem less daunting. How does one remain true to their value system and ethical principles when making daily decisions? Some would say it is within the fibre of the character, being true to oneself or to one’s beliefs.

Curious? - Meet the Author June 6 - and buy a signed copy (signed copies only available at in person events)

[The illustrations in this book, including the book cover,  are created by the author, Carol-Ann Lane. ]