Day 67 ~ Wisdom

Today I peeled through layers of thoughts and feelings to make a judgment call. In the afternoon I entertained doing something that would bring happiness to someone, even though the receiver of my attentions hadn't asked me. Normally, the idea of making someone happy is a big driving force for me, so by the end of the day I was very close to taking the action. But I could also see a few downsides, so I thought of running it by a good friend. She thought it could be a great idea, if only I proposed it in a completely different way. I couldn't relate to her approach in my current circumstances. I wanted it to be a surprise, while she thought that was an imposition of sorts. I hung up with her rethinking it all in my brain. At that point, my boyfriend came. I summarized in three minutes my two-hour conversation with my friend and with a simple sentence, he brought clarity of mind. The fog was gone and I could clearly see that I wouldn't proceed because, although well intentioned, my idea wasn't as good as the alternative. My perseverance in making the best possible decision, her dedication to help me think things through, and his ultimate wisdom lifted the confusion and brought me peace of mind.