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The Power of Choice

The Power of Choice: Your Life’s Greatest Blessing


Have you ever felt like you’re at a standstill, unsure of which path to take? Or maybe you’ve looked back on your life and wondered, “What if I had chosen differently?” 


Here’s the truth: Your life is a series of choices, and every single one of them has brought you to where you are right now.


When you look back, the dots begin to connect. Choices you thought were mistakes suddenly reveal themselves as pivotal turning points. And even though you might feel regret over some of them, I’m here to tell you: Your past choices are not your prison—they’re your teacher.


The Power of Choice - when you understand it you'll realise it's your greatest teacher and there can be no regrets when the lesson is learned.

No Regrets: Seeing the Bigger Picture


Regret often creeps in when we view the past through the lens of our limited perception. We focus on what we didn’t do, or how a different choice might have led to something “better.” But that’s a one-dimensional view, isn’t it?


What we can’t see in the moment is the expanded perspective of the Universe. Every decision you’ve made—even the ones you thought were wrong—has contributed to your growth. They’ve shaped your resilience, your character, and your understanding of what truly matters.


Matt Haig’s The Midnight Library beautifully captures this idea. In the story, Nora Seed is given the chance to explore parallel lives she might have lived if she’d made different choices. From the outside, some of her “roads not taken” seem perfect at first—until she realizes they come with their own set of challenges and sacrifices.


For example:

  1. A Life as a Rock Star – Nora imagines how glamorous it would have been to pursue music full-time. But as she steps into that life, she discovers the toll fame and isolation take on her mental health.

  2. Settling Down with an Ex – She explores a life where she chose to stay with an old boyfriend. It seems idyllic until she realizes that she’s lost her sense of self in that version of her life.


The lesson? What we think is a bad decision might just be the best decision for our soul’s journey.


Your Next Choice is What Matters


The past is done and dusted. You can’t change it, but you can choose what it means to you. Will you let it weigh you down? Or will you extract the wisdom, dust yourself off, and keep moving forward?


Here’s the secret: The power of choice lies in the present moment. 


Every choice you make from here on out has the potential to create an entirely new future. The Universe is always responding—not just to what you feel, but to what you choose.


So, what will you choose today? Will you choose action over inaction? Faith over fear? Growth over stagnation? Or will you step into the power of choice?


The next time you’re tempted to dwell on the “what ifs,” remind yourself: You are exactly where you’re meant to be. The power is in your hands, and the future is wide open.


Take Action, One Choice at a Time


If you feel stuck, it’s not because you don’t have options—it’s because you’re afraid to commit to one. Let go of the fear of “wrong” decisions and trust that each step forward will reveal the next one. And when you look back, you’ll see how those choices created the masterpiece of your life.


The Power of Choice - You Got This!

You’ve got this. Choose YOU.


Read The Midnight Library

For a deeper dive into the beauty of choices and second chances, check out Matt Haig’s The Midnight Library. You can find it here on Amazon: The Midnight Library


Read my previous blog about my experience reading The Midnight Library here: Let Go of Regret


Remember: Your next choice is your next chapter. Make it one that honours the person you’re becoming.


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