Friday, October 24, 2008

Before You Act


By: Yehuda Berg



Friday, October 24

We just spent two months saying I'm sorry, please forgive me. Going forward, how do we avoid getting into the same situations that required us asking forgiveness in the first place.

Evaluate our motivations. When we want something, we have to ask, why do I want it

Today, think a second [day, month, year...] past having what you want. OK, you have the new apt, job, husband, money, drug, applause, mistress - whatever it is you're thinking will fulfill you. Now what? Will that make you happy?

Also, think of all the times in your life you wanted something, got it, and still didn't find satisfaction [or it made you feel even worse afterwards.]

Think twice before you act. An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.