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==Action and Non-action==

When we decide, we can choose to act, and to accept the recommendations of others or otherwise in which to carry out some action. Whether or not to act is central to many decisions that we make in our lives. We have to consider how positive taking action really is given an accurate assessment of the circumstances. Non-action is a decision that we sometimes do not realize we are making. For example, this happens when we avoid making decisions or addressing a problem. When people ask us to do something, we may feel that we have to say yes from obligation, but in fact we can always create an appropriate boundary for ourselves and say no. Then we can consider the consequence of the agreement to carry out an action versus the consequence of the refusal.

When we decide, we can choose to act, and to accept the recommendations of others or otherwise in which to carry out some action. Whether or not to act is central to many decisions that we make in our lives. We have to consider how positive taking action really is given an accurate assessment of the circumstances. Non-action is a decision that we sometimes do not realize we are making. For example, this happens when we avoid making decisions or addressing a problem. When people ask us to do something, we may feel that we have to say yes from obligation, but in fact we can always create an [[Healthy Boundaries|appropriate boundary for ourselves]] and say no. Then we can consider the consequence of the agreement to carry out an action versus the consequence of the refusal.

''Think about the action or decision you are being faced with, and think about what may happen and what will not happen as a result of your action.''

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When you are able to hold [[Observer Point|observer]], and look into the deeper meaning of things happening in your life. This [[Critical Thinking]] skill happens automatically and without effort. It greatly improves clarity and [[Discernment]]. In the observer, and with the ability to self-assess and learn from your life experiences and interactions, then you can easily reshape and improve your character into forming positive attributes.

When you can hold [[Observer]] mode and self-assess it makes it easier to reshape and improve your character. Choose one positive character trait it could be meaningful to you personally like [[Empathy]], courage, humility, or choose a [[GSF Behavior]] or [[Spirits of Christ|Spirit of Christ virtues]]. Then strive for each month, to focus on how you can develop that attribute in yourself and make ~~sue~~ of it in day to day or life situations.

When you can hold [[Observer]] mode and self-assess it makes it easier to reshape and improve your character. Choose one positive character trait it could be meaningful to you personally like [[Empathy]], courage, humility, or choose a [[GSF Behavior]] or [[Spirits of Christ|Spirit of Christ virtues]]. Then strive for each month, to focus on how you can develop that attribute in yourself and make use of it in day to day or life situations.

We all must face the [[Negative Ego]] and [[Pain Body]]. Ego centered thinking tends to think with an automatic [[Confirmation Bias|subconscious bias]] in favor of our own needs, wishes and desires. On a daily basis, you can begin to observe egoic based thinking when you notice the mind showing favor of yourself over others. Do I impose my will upon others? Do I feel resentment towards others that seem to have it easier than me? Once you identify ego thinking in operation, you can then work to replace it with self-reflection towards increasing [[Personal Integrity]].

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 ==Action and Non-action==
-When we decide, we can choose to act, and to accept the recommendations of others or otherwise in which to carry out some action. Whether or not to act is central to many decisions that we make in our lives. We have to consider how positive taking action really is given an accurate assessment of the circumstances. Non-action is a decision that we sometimes do not realize we are making. For example, this happens when we avoid making decisions or addressing a problem. When people ask us to do something, we may feel that we have to say yes from obligation, but in fact we can always create an appropriate boundary for ourselves and say no. Then we can consider the consequence of the agreement to carry out an action versus the consequence of the refusal.
+When we decide, we can choose to act, and to accept the recommendations of others or otherwise in which to carry out some action. Whether or not to act is central to many decisions that we make in our lives. We have to consider how positive taking action really is given an accurate assessment of the circumstances. Non-action is a decision that we sometimes do not realize we are making. For example, this happens when we avoid making decisions or addressing a problem. When people ask us to do something, we may feel that we have to say yes from obligation, but in fact we can always create an [[Healthy Boundaries|appropriate boundary for ourselves]] and say no. Then we can consider the consequence of the agreement to carry out an action versus the consequence of the refusal.
 ''Think about the action or decision you are being faced with, and think about what may happen and what will not happen as a result of your action.''
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 When you are able to hold [[Observer Point|observer]], and look into the deeper meaning of things happening in your life. This [[Critical Thinking]] skill happens automatically and without effort. It greatly improves clarity and [[Discernment]]. In the observer, and with the ability to self-assess and learn from your life experiences and interactions, then you can easily reshape and improve your character into forming positive attributes.
-When you can hold [[Observer]] mode and self-assess it makes it easier to reshape and improve your character. Choose one positive character trait it could be meaningful to you personally like [[Empathy]], courage, humility, or choose a [[GSF Behavior]] or [[Spirits of Christ|Spirit of Christ virtues]]. Then strive for each month, to focus on how you can develop that attribute in yourself and make sue of it in day to day or life situations.
+When you can hold [[Observer]] mode and self-assess it makes it easier to reshape and improve your character. Choose one positive character trait it could be meaningful to you personally like [[Empathy]], courage, humility, or choose a [[GSF Behavior]] or [[Spirits of Christ|Spirit of Christ virtues]]. Then strive for each month, to focus on how you can develop that attribute in yourself and make use of it in day to day or life situations.
 We all must face the [[Negative Ego]] and [[Pain Body]]. Ego centered thinking tends to think with an automatic [[Confirmation Bias|subconscious bias]] in favor of our own needs, wishes and desires. On a daily basis, you can begin to observe egoic based thinking when you notice the mind showing favor of yourself over others. Do I impose my will upon others? Do I feel resentment towards others that seem to have it easier than me? Once you identify ego thinking in operation, you can then work to replace it with self-reflection towards increasing [[Personal Integrity]].