Decision Words - Yes & No


Quick decisions are unsafe decisions. Sophocles


I've spent a good part of today thinking about decision making. Since I'm prone, like most of us, to procrastinating, I "decided" to review my patterns/beliefs/behaviors in this genre of my mindSCRABBLING.
Here are some questions I have for mySelf. What kinds of thoughts live in my mind bank & how are they organized? Are there particular "words" that generate action or send me running for cover? How do I view decisions of others? Am I open to learning or do I just think that I observe from my automatic-pilot, waking-sleep state?


Yesterday a local man made a bad decision that ended his life. He decided to cool off in a local river after cutting the lawn. According to the newspaper, a 1200 pound alligator ate him.


Just the thought of this makes me ill. I'm a northern-suburban girl living in the south. I had no idea that alligators came that big. Also, I can't imagine jumping into any water down here. Even wading in the Gulf of Mexico has proved to be deadly at this time of year when the sharks seem more aggressive.


I once took care of a young woman, just eighteen years old, who made a bad decision that changed her life forever. She dove into a swimming pool with insufficient water & ended up a quadriplegic. I remember her telling me about the moment before she decided to dive. A voice told her not to do it. In that split second she could have moved away from decision & into deliberation. I believe that voice was her intuition or subconscious mind attempting to guide her. Unfortunately she decided not to pay attention. I was wondering if the man who jumped into the river had a moment of self-communication with his intuition or was he just driven by the heat & humidity?


I need to question my Self again. What is the state of my own intuition? What can I do to enhance my inner communication levels? I've been thinking about how easy it is to do something totally foolish & seemingly small that can impact so greatly. On the other hand, I don't want to live a life on procrastination-hold. Where can I find this balance?


I was remembering the audio CD programs I designed on decision making Sometimes I'm so busy that I forget about my own programs. Sounds like the plumber with a leaky faucet.


Of course.... I need to work on my concentration & focus, remembering to practice moving out of automatic-pilot & into sensory imaging outcomes. My skill level used to be pretty good with these tools, but I've become a bit complacent over the years.


I remember how the sensory imaging also enhanced my levels of creativity, not only in work, but in relationships & in my sports performance. Concentration combined with the right amount of relaxation, both mentally & physically holds the key to enhanced intuition. The subconscious mind is a great safety & guide, as long as the channels open to allow the communication.


The negative aspects of my mind are trying to debate this conversation I'm having with myself. I'm being reminded that I am far too busy for this kind of self-work. I have programs to write, patients to see, classes to organize & teach. I already know that "I can't do everything", so why not just stop this nonsense & do what's sitting on my desk. "Now, that would be a good decision, wouldn't it?"


How many times I've fallen prey to this part of my mindSCRABBLE. I see this in my patients & students. Always feverishly tasking. Never giving the Self permission to stop & review, assess, plan & then incorporate action steps into motivation-imagery.


My negative mind-states are not going to win today. And....that is good news for me, as well as for my projects waiting for me on my desk. They will be there when I'm finished taking care of myself.


I enhance my intuition by building a strong relationship with my subconscious mind librarian. I relax & see outcomes before they happen. I make wise decisions.
Elizabeth Bohorquez, RN, C.Ht