decision-making

The Line You Should Never Cross: How Foundational Values Set You Free

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Freedom doesn’t come from saying yes to everything—it comes from knowing what you’ll never say yes to.

There are some lines in life that we should never cross. Often times we don’t know what those lines are. We let others dictate those lines for us. Only when we have taken the time to go into the silent spaces of our hearts and discovered what our personal foundational values are, can we decide the lines that we will never cross. Once we know, and embrace our foundational values, decision-making becomes easy. We can say, “I can do this, but I won’t do this.” Some may say that making those decisions restrict freedoms. On the contrary, when we know, our foundational values and decisively know which line we will not cross, we are free. We are free from the influence of others. We are free from false values. We are free to live and explore the life we were destined to live. Take the time to discover your foundational values. Let them guide you.

💭 Points to Ponder:

  1. What silent truths live at the core of your being—and are you honoring them?
  2. Have you been letting others draw your lines for you? Why?
  3. When was the last time you made a tough decision that felt effortless because it aligned with your deepest values?
  4. Can you name three things you absolutely won’t do—no matter what?
  5. How would your life change if you let your values—not fear or influence—guide every decision?

When Doing Nothing Is the Smartest Move You Can Make

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In a world that pressures us to act fast, sometimes the wisest course is a pause. Before you charge in, consider the power of not deciding—yet.

Sometimes the best decision to make is not to make a decision. I think this is especially true when we are trying to decide whether or not to interact with someone and we know our interaction will potentially create a stressful situation. The first question to ask ourselves is, “Is this something that I need to do now? if it’s not, delay the conversation you intended to have. Our emotions frequently get in the way. When our emotions get in the way, we can sometimes charge into a conversation with a full head of steam and later regret what occurred. Sometimes these issues, resolve themselves. I found that to be the case many times. Not all decisions have to be made the instant we think they have to be made. Not all issues need to be confronted the instant we think they need to be confronted. Wherever it possible, take the time to let emotion cool down, rational thought to take precedence, and creative energy focused on constructive ways to work through the issue.

💡 Points to Ponder:

  1. What conversation are you dreading that might benefit from waiting?
  2. Could the issue you’re worried about resolve on its own with time?
  3. How might a cooler head and a creative spirit lead to a better outcome than immediate confrontation?

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