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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, by 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 we decide, we can choose to act, and to accept the recommendations of others or otherwise in order 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.

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.

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>

The [[Golden Rule]] is a principle of spiritual Oneness that can be explained from the perspective of psychology, philosophy, sociology,  religion and spirituality. This is why it is such a powerful statement and divine principle to live one’s life. The Golden Rule is a Universal Language that can be applied in any setting. With psychology, it can be explained as involving a person that empathizes with others. Philosophically, it involves a person perceiving their neighbor as also a part of the self or the I. Sociologically, this principle is applied between individuals, between groups, and also between individuals and groups. For example, a person living by The [[Golden Rule]] treats all people with this consideration, not just members of his or her in-group, as this practice defies bias made through race, religion, countries or genetics. All religions originally are stemming from some portion of this universal truth connected to the [[Natural Law]]s as a part of their teaching of values to society. The [[Golden Rule]] is an integral part of the history of this concept of ethical values and ethical conduct to develop a [[Strong Moral Character]] as well as to engender a trustworthy connection  overall. Such as develop deep and meaningful connections with family, within community, or feel a deeper connection to the planet. Thus The [[Golden Rule]] further develops our innate desire to be a part of the whole of humanity and answer to our social responsibilities to help build [[World Humanism]].