Decisions and Morality

so lately it feels like i am being faced with multiple issues that really just stand in a grey area as far as morality is concerned. deciding to do the right thing is not always an easy decision to make, and time is always moving forward leaving less and less time to make those important decisions.

so how do you handle something that you are unsure of? of course we all want to do the right thing, but the right thing is not always apparent. when it is hiding within a grey area how on earth are you supposed to find it.

i guess that you can live true to god to the best of your ability, and live day by day with the choices you make. but how do you know that those are the right choices in the end? what do you do when faced with a hard decision where the right thing isn't always that obvious.

P.S. i don't want too much of this 'everything is one' -- 'nothing is true, everything is permitted' bullcrap. i'm talking about real live situations here. so unless you can somehow tie all that together i just don't want to hear any of the unity crap -- even though that is inherently related to that subject, making real decisions and actions stands on somewhat of a different level from that.

 

I try to ascertain all the possible worst case scenarios of the decisions and go from there. The reasoning behind it is that I am then prepared to face and deal with the worst a possible decision could offer me. That approach drives my wife crazy as she just see's it as being negative, I see it as being informed and prepared.

Being a parent gives me a different vantage point then you, as I always try to consider the effect my choices will have on my kids and wife over my self.

Remember integrity and character are defined by what you do when no one is looking.


And when all else fails, flip a coin.

 

So what is this decision about?
I'll tell you what to do.

 

I suppose decisions can be somewhat based on intuition. Not to the furthest extent I would think. It never hurts to think things through and consider the outcomes like PBSmith said.

Many people trust their true self and are guided by intuition that many times come from levels beyond their own normal consciousness. However we are faced with situations that are far from peaceful workings of the universe but instead out of sync decisions of others and thus many reactions you require survival instincts on a non peaceful level.

 

It seems like you are a bit confused. Fuck morals, fuck what was before, do what you think is right here and now.

 

i agree with you regarding the "unity" bullshit. unless you experience it directly, it sounds very new-agey and stupid to be honest.

 

cmon guys don't you know all is everything and one is everything? we are all united into the existence where one is all and all is one.

 

It's not bullshit because it's new age. What's so ridiculous about relationships operating the nature of things. It's stupid to think we're not all on the same earth part of the same natural system. C'mon people.

 

Yeah i was being sarcastic if you couldn't tell. I do think that "all is one" saying has some valid point but i don't really care tbh. I just think its kind of funny/annoying that the statement is used so much.

 

right^. that's what i'm saying. if you don't directly experience it, then it does just sound annoying and stupid. but the funny thing is, is that whether you recognize it or not, it's still all one. you can't escape it in fact. even duality is a play of the One.

 

Duality, totally. Get used to it. You need humility.

 

My first choice would be to become more sure.

In my opinion there is never a circumstance of always right, or always wrong. Everything is on a situational basis. Sometime doing the "wrong" thing now will help you do the "right" thing later.

What do you mean by "in the end"?
I know if I made the best choice by experiencing the consequences that come along with all choices

If its a hard decision I would not rush my decision. I probably think about it for a while. I usually make decision based on logical reasoning, not morality or emotion.

Be more specific in your questioning and give examples if you do not want broad answers.

 

The only good deed you can do is be aware. The only bad deed you can do is be unaware and attached to your idea of way is right and wrong. If you are fully aware your actions will always be right in any situation. If you were to try to discover that oneness that you think is bullcrap there would be no reason to ask this question.

Here is advice, listen to your heart, you KNOW what is right, you know, don't try to interpret with your mind what's right, you KNOW what is right in your heart, just feel it!

 

With that many people think the universe can do no harm and therefor they can't make a mistakes because everything they do is divine action. In reality, everyone makes mistakes and it's just part of the path of learning. You never stop learning and growing.

 

If you think about anything you are missing the point. The point is to feel it.

 

i think its the intentions behind your actions that define your moral character. that makes it easier to be okay with uncertainty in the outcome of potential choices. so long as your making decisions for the right reasons...its all good imo. you shouldnt second guess yourself afterthefact.

 

get a job. psychedelics are great tempered with a life.

 

How can anyone be sure that there morals are the correct ones? When every single person has their own personal bias on what is wrong and what is the correct choice. You have to trust that your individual choices are the right ones for you, you have to be confident enough in your own voice and perception to not let others interfear with what you beleive in. Ultimately you have to trust that whoever it is that has guided you to this point, whatever it is that you've learned to this day is the right thing. Everyone out there at some point comes to a crossroads, a time to reflect which way to walk and if there journey thus far has been acceptable.
I wish you luck exploring your conciousness to a deeper meaninful level and hopefully whatever you choose to do in your life is fufilling.

Peace

 

That says it in a nutshell.

 

I think the most annoying thing about cliches is that they're usually true.