99% of our lives are comprised of choices. which career, where to live, who to marry, how many kids to have.... these are the big choices. the ones that present themselves very rarely throughout our lifetime, yet the ones that seem to define us the most. (or at least society's view of us.)
the little choices– the ones we make every day– don't seem quite as significant. but often, they bring about the most significant life experiences.
applying for the communications job with the nonprofit in the suburbs, not knowing it was going to bring me the most tumultuous (and passionate) year of my life.
deciding to give friendship a try with an ex's ex-girlfriend, not knowing she'd deliver life-altering (and life-saving) news to me during our first meeting.
adopting a cat on a (somewhat careless) whim, without realizing how much crazy love i'd have for him, even with MAJOR lack of sleep (thanks to his ongoing nocturnal habits).
driving up to fargo, not knowing it was going to cost me my old car... and bring me a wonderful, new, reliable one.
what if i made these decisions differently? what if one little aspect of them were different? would i be happier? healthier? richer? poorer?
normally, i try my hardest to stay out of the past and just simply be in the present. however, i find it fascinating how much of an impact these seemingly "little" everyday choices have on the bigger picture of our lives.
*part of this reflection stems from the book i'm reading for book club this month. check it out. it's definitely a worthwhile read.
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well said.
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