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When faced with a decision to make, one of my favourite questions is:
“Does this choice enlarge me, or diminish me?”
Does this choice expand who I am?
Or does this choice make me feel small?
Does this choice invite me to grow?
Or does it ask me to hide away part of myself?
This question can be applied to almost any decision you can think of.
From whether you clean your room, or go outside for ice cream.
From making a BIG investment in yourself, to whether you text a friend.
If you have no strong feelings either way, then perfect. You know this isn’t the most important decision in your life!
And if you hesitate, just listen.
Ask yourself gently, Does this choice enlarge me, or diminish me?
Listen for your answer. Listen for a feeling.
You don’t need to overthink it. But do be open to paying attention.
💛
Kathryn
PS. Credit for me knowing about this excellent(!) question goes to Oliver Burkeman's last column: the eight secrets to a (fairly) fulfilled life.
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