Choices

I have been working with my 5 year old son Teddy on choices. When he is looking at his younger brother and the wheels are turning on if to mess with him or not...I look over and tell Teddy to make a smart choice. And he knows:

• Mess with my younger brother = timeout
• Don't mess with my younger brother = keep playing

Here is what I have learned on choices through some good choices and some terrible choices.

Take your time with choices and think, because they will be with you a long time.

With the benefit of 20/20 hindsight here are some of my thoughts on my choices:

Bad ones:

• Made to quickly
• Didn't consult with others
• Didn't take time to stop and think (reactions)
• Didn't pray
• Self above all else

Good ones:

• Used my head and did some thinking
• Involved others
• Took my time
• Prayed and connection with God
• Selfless involved

The results and consequences of our choices last a long, long time. Be smart, use my head, take my time, involve others, and pray work for me.