We Can See Our Possible Futures.

We think there is no way to predict the consequences of our choices.

Not true.

We are surrounded by guides, maps, case studies, precedents, slow motion replays, and crystal balls.

Other people.

Real life family, friends, acquaintances, books, stories, the media, songs, poetry, and our imagination are full of people making or who have made choices like ours. All are teachers.

We think that ‘love thy neighbour’ is some idealistic call to sacrifice ourselves to another.

Not true.

Love thy neighbour also calls us to seek out, acknowledge and be grateful for the Us in those around us - past, present, and future. Who serves to show us how we may be - good and bad - through the behaviour of another. Another who may be less or more fortunate than us.

Any option available to us can find its match in the options chosen and the consequences faced by another.

Thus ‘love thy neighbour as thyself’ becomes ‘love those who face trials and tribulations and go before you that you may learn from them. Love them for their sacrifice. Love them as you would love your wisest teacher.

And remember:

In your decisions - someone may be watching you.

So make them well.

Make them with Love.