what path do we choose when making a decision?
2007-12-08 20:53:34 · 9 answers · asked by phoenixxgrey 3 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
Unfortunately, most people rationalize their behavior such that the two become one.
2007-12-08 21:12:36 · answer #1 · answered by Matthew T 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's not so simple and I will give you a real example from my own life.
My friend told me that she had a doctor's appointment. She did not ask me to go with her, but a little voice in my head (the voice of conscience) told me to offer to go with her and I did so. She told me her appointment was for 8am and that she wanted to be there at 7am. This meant that I would have to get up at 5:30am because I am very slow in the morning and also I am not a morning person. When I get up too early in the morning, I feel sick all day. I began to regret my offer and I wanted to cancel it. My friend (I believe knew I wanted to cancel) said she would think it over and let me know the next day whether or not she wanted me to come. By this time, I had already decided that I did want to cancel because of 4 reasons:
1. I would feel unwell the whole day
2. taking time off from work,
3. this friend had not asked anyone to go with her, which meant she was willing and able to go alone
4. she is the kind of friend who does not go out of her way to help her friends including me.
So when my friend called the next day, I cancelled by telling a white lie that my boss would not give me the time off, which my friend accepted.
So now you see that what one should do and what one wants to do is a very complicated, complex issue. Perhaps if this friend had been a closer, better friend, I would not have cancelled. I also felt very bad for making the offer in the first place and then cancelling and in future, I will be more careful about offering to help - I will be absolutely sure that's what I want to do.
2007-12-08 22:23:22 · answer #2 · answered by happy inside 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The ironic question is, which path do you want to choose, and which path should you choose? It's up to you, and you alone.
2007-12-08 20:56:23 · answer #3 · answered by Amo 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Its a matter of following your heart...or following your mind...and that isn't something someone can just answer for you.
The best things in life come from struggle, and thats what makes it so much more worth it in the end...so either you play it safe, or you take the leap..but you never get anywhere taking baby steps forever.
2007-12-08 20:57:39 · answer #4 · answered by platinumplaiigrl 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You were given a choice in life use it wisely.
• NEVER JUDGE A DAY BY THE WEATHER
• THE BEST THINGS IN LIFE AREN'T THINGS
• TELL THE TRUTH - THERE'S LESS TO REMEMBER
• SPEAK SOFTLY AND WEAR A LOUD SHIRT
• GOALS ARE DECEPTIVE - THE UNAIMED ARROW NEVER MISSES
• HE WHO DIES WITH THE MOST TOYS - STILL DIES
• AGE IS RELATIVE - WHEN YOU'RE OVER THE HILL YOU PICK UP SPEED
• THERE ARE 2 WAYS TO BE RICH - MAKE MORE OR DESIRE LESS.
• BEAUTY IS INTERNAL - LOOKS MEAN NOTHING
• NO RAIN - NO RAINBOWS
2007-12-08 21:09:45 · answer #5 · answered by SilentDoGood 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The greatest minds on Earth are those which know how to use the Bible to their advantage.
2007-12-08 21:40:21 · answer #6 · answered by Adversity 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it would depend on the repercussions from the decision and also how it would affect those around you
2007-12-09 00:02:30 · answer #7 · answered by kattz 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A bit of both would be good, and if they co-incide you are really in business!
2007-12-08 21:02:47 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
no doubt....wat u should do.....ur desires , temptations , whims...shouldn't guide u....ur mind,logic,soul,conscience should.
2007-12-08 21:09:53 · answer #9 · answered by Μađħaνi 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋