Free Choice

Concepts, opinions, and habits grow strong and make us who we are and how we think. This affects how we react in our daily lives. We usually react automatically. If we gave the present moment more attention and see that each issue is not the same as past situations, we might just look at each event differently.

Our views of the past may affect our reactions in a way that might not produce the best results because they are based on past similar events.

Thoughts, emotions, and physical sensations can cause unpredictable reactions if held onto. If we can see them for what they are, we can let go of what is not helpful.

One person can suffer beyond belief and be able to just let it go, but another person can suffer from minor issues and hold onto the problems for days, months, or maybe years.

If we can learn to look and simply understand our concepts and reactions and use our free choice and not just react, life can be happier and more peaceful.