Choices

I found a post at a blog/website about intermittent fasting, called theIFLife.com. Not sure I'm on board with IF, but I definitely agree with the heart of this post, "It's Your Choice" (I believe authored by Mike O'Donnell).

I've not included all the text from this post (go ahead and click on the link and read it all for yourself), and I know that the point of this is to support IF, but I believe the universe has nuggets of truth contained in all idealogies, all doctrines, and all sacred texts. So these are the nuggets of truth that speak to me:

"It’s a choice to focus on getting more from less.
It’s a choice to stop judging yourself (and others).
It’s a choice to wake up 10 minutes earlier and make quiet time to plan your day.
It’s a choice to shut off the TV and go to bed on time.
It’s a choice to see the world as your gym.
It’s a choice to do more of what is important and less of what isn’t.
It’s a choice to focus on solutions instead of blame.
It’s a choice to not get caught up in drama and opinions.
It’s a choice to control what information you let into your life (and how often).
It’s a choice to become a role model through changing yourself first.
It’s a choice to stop using the excuse “I’m too busy”.
It’s a choice what foods and drinks go into your mouth.
It’s a choice to relax and enjoy the health you have now.
It’s a choice to get up and walk around every hour or so.
It’s a choice to be out in nature daily.
It’s a choice to teach your kids how to cook (not using a microwave).
It’s a choice to prioritize your day rather than just stay busy.
It’s a choice to stop worrying about what others may think of you.
It’s a choice to question everything you hear.
It’s a choice to not think you are lacking something right now to take action.
It’s a choice to pursue what you are passionate about.
It’s a choice to go out and play with your kids.
It’s a choice to prioritize keeping your mind clear and not distracted.
It’s a choice to fear/worry less and smile more.
It’s a choice to find and purchase local food.
It’s a choice to only check email once a day (but keep your inbox clean).
It’s a choice to see sustainable results in the small daily actions.
It’s a choice to live by your own definition of health and fitness.
It’s a choice to embrace challenge and change.
It’s a choice to turn off the TV (or get rid of it).
It’s a choice to exercise daily how you enjoy.
It’s a choice to stop stressing over things you can’t control.
It’s a choice to see strength as overcoming the daily struggles.
It’s a choice to talk less and act more.
It’s a choice to see your time as all under your control.
It’s a choice to see health care starts at home (and in the kitchen).
It’s a choice to call up a friend and go hiking on the weekend.
It’s a choice to focus on only one important “to do” task a day.
It’s a choice to focus your happiness on appreciating what you already do have.
It’s a choice to get out and meet new people with similar interests.
It’s a choice to go do activities that you enjoy for the sake of doing them.
It’s a choice to let go of people who are more toxic than helpful.
It’s a choice to use a journal for 10 min everyday to clear your head.
It’s a choice to stop checking Facebook or Twitter 20x a day (or do a short “fast” from social media).
It’s a choice to let go of the past and focus on your next best step.
It’s a choice to observe and change daily habits that are self destructive.
It’s a choice to create and nurture daily habits that are more productive."

To be clear, the implied or suggested correct choice isn't necessarily the one I would make for myself, but I appreciate the prompting to think about these choices, and the decisions I make.

 (From happytoinspire.blogspot.com)