Transmission 146: Decisions, decisions

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Decisions, decisions.

When humans face a tough one,
I have noticed you usually take
one of two paths.

Path one:
panic, rush, react,
and let your emotions vote first.

Path two:
pause, think, weigh the pros and cons,
and choose with a clear head.

Both paths feel very human.
But only one tends to lead
to the outcome you actually want.

So today, if a hard decision appears,
try this:

Step back.
Look at it from a few angles.
Imagine the consequences
of each option.
Listen to your gut
after you have listened to your logic.

The more thought you give a decision,
the less regret follows it.

You may not end up choosing the right option,
but you can choose wisely.
Two things can be correct.

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- - - - - EARTH TREASURE - - - - -

Bonsai trees.

Tiny trees
with enormous patience.

Humans shape them slowly,
clip by clip,
choice by choice,
until a whole miniature world
appears in a single pot.

They are living proof
that small adjustments,
made with care,
can create something beautiful.

A reminder that growth
does not need to be rushed,
and that even the smallest tree
can hold an entire landscape
inside its branches.

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Float well, Earthling.
NeilA

(That’s your mug👇)

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