Play the game of choice

There is a state we can access called choice. We often think of choice as something we do, when really it is a way of being. Being in a state of choice is like being in love or in a state of gratitude. It connects us to our clarity so we can see what is possible and discern our next best action or inaction.

The opposite of being in a state of choice is being in a state of reaction. This is a way of being where worry, fear, doubt, judgment, and unforgiveness are running the show. It disconnects us from our clarity and the possibilities available to us and instead shackles us to confusion and limitation, blocking us from hearing our own intuition, hope, and wisdom.

When we find ourselves in a state of reaction and we want to be in choice, we can begin the process by simply letting go of all the things that are blocking us from truly choosing. These might be a fear of the unknown, a discomfort of hard work, an attachment or aversion to someone else’s reaction, or an old resentment or frustration with ourselves or someone else. Letting these things go doesn’t mean we make them go away, it simply means we can allow them to be there an not value or prioritize them. We can notice fear and take action anyway. We can notice our attachments and realize our worth isn’t actually tied up in the opinions of others.

The bottom line is we are not truly creating our lives if we are not consistently shifting back to a state of choice when we find ourselves in a state of reaction. If we stay in reaction, then fear, doubt, and judgment are creating our lives. However, our job is not to never slip into reaction as that is an impossible goal. Our work is to simply return to choice again and again. It’s a never ending game that becomes more and more rewarding as you practice and play.

What is it time to let go of you so you can have your choice back right now?