Choices

Indeed it is of the essence of manthat he can lose himself in the jungle of his existence, within himself, and thanks to his sensation of being lost can react by setting energetically to work to find himself again.
Jos Ortega y Gasset Men believe that we are created good and for Christians that includes being created in the likeness and image of God and thus we are surprised when someone does evil things. We condemned them for the evil deeds. If man is really good what causes him to do wane from the path of righteousness? The answer to such question would be because of failing to address the conflict within ones self. The conflict brought about by the pressures in life, by desires and wants. When one dwindles in his will-power to choose to do good and to act according to the dictate of conscience, evil crept in. It is not beyond knowledge that every day we are confronted with several options in life that we need to make a choice every now and then. Most often than not, mans nature is to choose what is comfortable and easy, to choose what is convenient to the point of nesting instead of spreading ones wings and being contented with worms rather than fish! For you my dear students I challenge you to:

Choose TO BE AWAKE rather than to slumber; Choose TO BE PRESENT rather than absent; Choose TO BE ACTIVE rather than passive; Choose TO BE DILIGENT rather than indolent; Choose TO BE ACCOUNTABLE rather than irresponsible; Choose TO STUDY YOUR LESSONS rather than to sleep on it; Choose TO BE A FRIEND rather than an enemy; Choose TO BE BRAVE rather than a coward; Choose TO BE HONEST rather than a liar; Choose TO BE SOLICITOUS rather than cold; Choose TO BE RESPECTFUL rather than rude; Choose TO BE HUMBLE rather than arrogant; Choose TO BE GENEROUS rather than selfish; and Choose TO LOVE rather than being indifferent.
The choices will always be there and its all on you to make. But remember i n everything you do, you must act with discernment, taking into consideration the repercussion of your choices and actions.