IF it seems I am faced with a decision of
“either / or” presenting me with
TWO paths to choose between . . .
I should pause and consider if
there is a “third path” to lead me
where I want to go –
checking out and examining
my values, my standards, my priorities,
as I walk toward my dreams and my goals
on this journey in the classroom of Life

Two paths there were
and I saw them both
Two paths there were
and I struggled with the choice
Two paths there were
so I took the third

It is when I quiet my heart/mind,
still the hamsters and squirrels
stirring up chaos in my head,
that those deeper Truths rise to the surface

The message of “either / or” is presented
as our only way forward throughout
all of our lives:

• a fork in the road
• left or right
• light or dark
• fat or thin
• black or white
and many more “choices” we are told
have ony two “answers” to choose from

Unfortunately, this concept often stops me
from thinking any further about
the possibility of other options
and I accept the “either / or” limitations
as my focus closes my mind
to the infinite possibilities that might exist
– sometimes this makes it impossible
to make a decision as neither of the
“either / or” paths feels right and
I am stuck feeling blocked
with no way out . . .

SO, how do I avoid this or
how do I escape it
when I find myself there?
What is MY P.A.R.T.

PAUSE the process – still the voices
ACCEPT that there are always more options
than the two “either / or” presents
(ask what lines up with MY values)
RESIST pressure to decide immediately
TRUST my inner spirit –
listen to the still small voice

Simple, not easy!