SIT, THINK, ACT
Ever wondered what the most powerful force on earth is? Well besides God of course. Few clues. Our very lives depend on it. More important than the air we breathe, more vital than the food we eat; we are faced with it daily. It torments us constantly. Still thinking? It’s the choices we make. A choice is one of the most powerful forces on the face of the earth. It alters history at will, destroys greatness in one fell swoop. Despite the enormous power it wields, the funny thing is, we control it. The power of choice is one of the major reasons we are highest on the food chain. Take a brief moment to think about where you are right now. Ask yourself, how did I get here. Simple. A choice you made at some point, ultimately led you to your present position. Yes there are some circumstances life thrusts on us way beyond our control but the way we choose to handle those circumstances will eventually determine the outcome. A good example of this can be found in Nigeria. Most of us accepted President Goodluck Jonathan with open arms during the 2011 general elections. He was one of the options placed before us and we chose him. What we are seeing in our country today, whether we accept it or not, is a direct function of our choice. If we had chosen Gen. Muhammadu Buhari or Nuhu Ribadu, we would have been experiencing a completely different outcome. Good or bad, we can never tell.
The major problem I have with choice is in its effect on our lives. Unfortunately, there is no clear cut method that can be used to measure this. The only way we can ever know the full effect of our choice is in it consequence. It’s sad really because it is hindsight. At this same time, it makes me wonder, “what if it were possible to catch a glimpse of the consequences of our choice?” Let me state at this point that there is no choice made on this earth that does not have a ripple effect. If you have ever thrown a stone into a river, you will know exactly what I mean. No matter the size of the stone, the length, breadth or depth of the river, the ripple effect will always show.
Our choices reflect who we are and most importantly who we are going to be. It is extremely vital to sit down and think about the “possible” consequences of one’s choice. No gambling. Just well thought out implications. If you are not sure, seek advice. Even if at the end of the day your choice has a negative effect, you will have the satisfaction of knowing what went wrong. This gives us a better chance of learning from our mistakes than when we just gamble. The power of choice is the greatest gift God gave to humans. It is what makes us “higher animals”. Unfortunately we have chosen to perverse this great power cum responsibility. From a tender age, every being is imputed with the ability to know right from wrong. Whatever you choose in life, choose right. Be sure you are ready for the consequences. Don’t follow the crowd. Don’t gamble with your life. Endeavor to sit, think and then act.
Olusanya-David Ayorinde
Kaduna, Nigeria
Blog address: www.whiteworldbusiness.wordpress.com
@ayo_david on twitter
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This is very interesting. I totally agree…our choices define who we are and what we become in life. Great thoughts there Mr. Olusanya-David.
My brother, this is a captivating and very articulate piece on a subject that affects us, as individuals and as a collective, in equally great measure. I especially enjoyed how you concluded it: “Whatever you choose in life, choose right!” That says it all! GOD bless you.
My brother, this is a captivating and very articulate piece on a subject that affects us, as individuals and as a collective, in equally great measure. I especially enjoyed how you concluded it: “Whatever you choose in life, choose right!” That says it all! GOD bless you.
Thank you very much Raymond.
Thank you Ibukun. Our choice ultimately defines us.
Lesson learnt…choices either make or mar us. Big ups bro.
Thanks Ope. Nice one.
The un intelligent choice made by man makes him a fool. If a man makes bad choices repeatedly, isn’t he lower than animals?
Its beyond us to look at the future consequence of our choice, we can only speculate.
Gripping article Ayo. I was captivated. Perfect length too, no ramblings. Most of all, thought provoking. It will stay with me for a long time
The truth is only bitter when you swallow it before unwrapping the vessel of knowledge! Each choice is a gift unto itself, and the choice to write this piece is a gift well received!!!
Yes odeshinabola we can only speculate but in trying to cover all the angles it becomes easier to learn from the arising mistakes and accept the consequences.
Thank you sandra.
@9jadonjuan I am humbled by your comments. Thank you very much.
Choices matter. Even when you don’t make one, you do. And the rippling effect of our choices affect not only us but indirectly affects others as well. Choose well. For your sake & others. Good piece bro.
I choose to read this post and i choose to reply it. I choose to agree on it and ponder on it. Have I made the right choices by so doing? Time and consequences will tell.
Good one dude, lets all learn to choose wisely…
I totally agree with you. Every man has a choice to make at one point of his life and the other and a good choice always turn to fortune
Nice one man. Full of grace and loaded with wisdom, @ Ð need of time one will always come back 2 read this 2. We need more of these references lik this in our every day life. Chukwu with you
Very sincere piece, love the end that says choose right, but at times we find ourselves in situations that we don’t know what is right until the outcome unfolds…..such cases we have to invite the ultimate direction from the spirit of his holiness. So choose right and seek Baba God because even good meals do turn sour overnight. Good work.
Very funny sese. So true. Only time will tell dear.
lovely write up, sit, think, act will surely guide u in decisio making
Very nice topic…power of choice!!! It tells a lot about what men and women are and who they become even in relationships vis a vis marital union..
Very true yemi. It affects all aspects of life especially ones with long lasting effects like marriage.
Beautifully written, I believe strongly in the power of choice…and to sit, think, choose, and act. God bless you.
Great piece bruv! Very touching!! Keep it Up.
Cool and interesting…love this.
You are so right. The choices we make today determines whr we will be tommorrow. Love this article
Thanks guys. Today is the voice of tomorrow. Choose well.
Good stuff.
I’ll sit, think and act!
Its the bomb. As if u were reading my mind. I have not read something like this in a long time. Thanks for pouring out the widom.