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We will not always foresee the consequences of our actions. Thus, trying to be one hundred percent sure that we are doing the right thing one hundred percent of the time will only lead to [[Mental Anxiety]], chronic indecisiveness and self doubt. However, we can resolve to do our best to choose those actions that lead to true divine alignment with our inner spiritual core, by becoming conscious of the [[Consequence of Actions|consequences of our actions]] in order to avoid causing harm or undue hardship through unchecked [[Service to Self]] behaviors. Instead, intending to choose [[Service to Others]] actions that have more beneficial consequences for all. These are actions set upon with the intention to promote greater positivity, connection, unity and harmony for all involved. | We will not always foresee the consequences of our actions. Thus, trying to be one hundred percent sure that we are doing the right thing one hundred percent of the time will only lead to [[Mental Anxiety]], chronic indecisiveness and self doubt. However, we can resolve to do our best to choose those actions that lead to true divine alignment with our inner spiritual core, by becoming conscious of the [[Consequence of Actions|consequences of our actions]] in order to avoid causing harm or undue hardship through unchecked [[Service to Self]] behaviors. Instead, intending to choose [[Service to Others]] actions that have more beneficial consequences for all. These are actions set upon with the intention to promote greater positivity, connection, unity and harmony for all involved. | ||
Our [[Law of Intent|intent, consent and authority]] is the key to align with our highest expression in the moment, and to act from the intention of [[Harmlessness]] to others, to the best of our ability. When in doubt, we can reflect upon The [[Golden Rule]] which is an ethical code, or moral truth that essentially states; treat others in a manner in which | Our [[Law of Intent|intent, consent and authority]] is the key to align with our highest expression in the moment, and to act from the intention of [[Harmlessness]] to others, to the best of our ability. When in doubt, we can reflect upon The [[Golden Rule]] which is an ethical code, or moral truth that essentially states; treat others in a manner in which you would like to be treated. | ||
==Action and Non-action== | ==Action and Non-action== | ||
When we decide, we can choose to act, and to accept the recommendations of others or otherwise in | When we decide, we can choose to act, and to accept the recommendations of others or otherwise in which to carry out some action. Whether or not to act is central to many decisions that we make in our lives. We have to consider how positive taking action really is given an accurate assessment of the circumstances. Non-action is a decision that we sometimes do not realize we are making. For example, this happens when we avoid making decisions or addressing a problem. When people ask us to do something, we may feel that we have to say yes from obligation, but in fact we can always create an appropriate boundary for ourselves and say no. Then we can consider the consequence of the agreement to carry out an action versus the consequence of the refusal. | ||
''Think about the action or decision you are being faced with, and think about what may happen and what will not happen as a result of your action.'' | ''Think about the action or decision you are being faced with, and think about what may happen and what will not happen as a result of your action.'' | ||
The effects of an action can be felt immediately, or they can manifest years later. It's important to consider both the short-term and long-term impacts when making decisions. | The effects of an action can be felt immediately, or they can manifest years later. It's important to consider both the short-term and long-term impacts when making decisions. See [[Critical Thinking]]. | ||
==Consequences== | ==Consequences== | ||
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Think about the consequences of the action or decision that you are being faced with. Think about the positive or negative effects that may be created as a result of the action you take. How will you or others benefit? How will you or others suffer harm or negativity? | Think about the consequences of the action or decision that you are being faced with. Think about the positive or negative effects that may be created as a result of the action you take. How will you or others benefit? How will you or others suffer harm or negativity? | ||
Consequences of actions can have deliberate effects and they may be accidental, with short term impact or effects that happen later on. We often pay closer attention to consequences that happen in the shorter term, where there is clear cause and effect between the actions we make and what happens as a result of those actions. Consequences may also happen further out into the future, and perhaps it may be harder to track the causal relationship to the original action that set the consequence into motion to effect the future. When consequences are less clear and more distant then we may ignore or downplay them, which does not generate positive effects.<ref>[http://changingminds.org/explanations/decision/what_happen.htm Changing Minds]</ref><ref>[Ascension Q & A Sept. 2017]</ref> | Consequences of actions can have deliberate effects and they may be accidental, with short term impact or effects that happen later on. We often pay closer attention to consequences that happen in the shorter term, where there is clear cause and effect between the actions we make and what happens as a result of those actions. Consequences may also happen further out into the future, and perhaps it may be harder to track the causal relationship to the original action that set the consequence into motion to effect the future. When consequences are less clear and more distant then we may ignore or downplay them, which does not generate positive effects.<ref>[http://changingminds.org/explanations/decision/what_happen.htm Changing Minds]</ref><ref>[https://energeticsynthesis.com/shop/timeline-2017/ascension-q-a-sep-2017 Ascension Q & A Sept. 2017]</ref> | ||
==On Intent and Consent== | ==On Intent and Consent== | ||