Is this the best decision?

As often as I can, I try my best not to rush to go anywhere. It's not always easy and there are days when I'm late. Not as late as my friend Jamal but there are moments when I'm a few minutes behind schedule. My dad would say, "if possible, I don't want you to be late to anything but if you are running behind, slow down. You are already late, you might as well slow down, make sure you have everything you need and get there in one piece".

That's great advice for someone like me. Totally forgetting to listen to his advice; I was driving to a restaurant, parallel parked (think about the last time you've done that) and while getting out of the car, I forgot to put my foot on the brake before changing gears. I almost ran into the back of a Ford F-150. Fortunately for me, I didn't hit it but for a moment my heart was beating out of my chest.

In this season of my life, I've had to make some decisions that I am proud of. However, if you'd met me seven years ago the decisions I made weren't always the best. Making decisions back then were easy because I was making them for myself. They weren't going to directly affect anyone so I made many without hesitation. As I take a moment to reflect on some of those decisions, I can honestly say, I'm not too proud of them. Decisions were made without asking questions, seeking counsel or even taking time to breathe.

For today, and maybe even for the next few months, I want us all to think of decisions as gears on a car. Before switching gears, you have to put your foot on the brake pedal. If not, you run the risk of damaging your car and possibly hitting another. The same goes for making decisions. Before making any decision, what if we took a moment to think, reflect and even seek counsel. We don't want to run the risk of making a decision that damages us, our relationships, or our future.

For some of you putting your foot on the brakes could mean taking a beat to pray. For others it could be mediation, going on a walk or writing down the pros and cons. However you "brake" my hope is that you would do just that. Brake. Pause. Slow Down. So you make a decision you are proud of regardless of the outcome.

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