After a week of Discernment, our random pick has given us Decisiveness to work on this week. It is always interesting how a random pick comes up with something related to the week before. But I think that it is mostly because the virtues are all entwined and cannot be separated from each other.
After a week of thinking things through to come up with the best decisions, it is now time to put those decisions into practice. It is no good knowing what is best, if one doesn’t take the effort to put the decisions into action.
Though I haven’t been writing about things this week, I have been working on changes in our diet, looking to see what is available in my local food store and buying different ingredients to make changes in our diet. See other blog posts for more information about these changes. I will continue to look for new recipes this week and to make different things with new ingredients.
“Decisiveness is firmness of mind in taking a stand or making a decision. It requires us to be both courageous and discerning. At times, a choice appears and we must make it instantly, without hesitation, prompted by a deep knowing that it is right and timely. Decisiveness can also call us to hold a decision with patience, prayer and deep contemplation. We seek a pure intent, which guides us to a conclusion we can trust. Then one day, we reach the bedrock of truth and know it is time to act. We move forward with resolve and confidence. Being decisive, we are content with our decisions and do not second-guess ourselves. The timing of a good decision is just Divine.”
I am practicing Decisiveness when I
- have the courage to decide
- have confidence in my choices
- am not afraid to act in the moment
- take the time I need to discern the wisest path
- trust my deepest truth
- carry my decisions into action.