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Originally Posted by Spiritual  You talk about the common "what if's", but to be honest I almost never have these moments. Also you are making the assumption (like 99% of humanity does) that you know what would have been best, or what would probably have happened. |
I agree with you -- it's hard to tell what is optimal, and who's to say there's an "optimal" anyway? -- but whenever you're at one of those crossroad junctions, it's always more satisfying to go after what you wanted, even if it doesn't work out. You may be a little disappointed if it isn't what you expected, but you can proceed knowing that you went after your desires, which builds self-trust (a powerful thing, in my opinion).
Whenever I'm at one of those crossroads, if I'm honest with myself, I clearly know what I want to do, but my resistance or doubt is holding me back. Often the logic behind the resistance is warranted, but it's the resistance itself that shouldn't be present. Come into alignment with the decisions you make, or make other decisions.
Living any other way will only cause suffering, which, while often educational, is never pleasant. The bitterness of suffering does make the good experiences that much sweeter, though.