ERNIE AND ERNESTINA: Searching

Book Two, Chapter 47: Priorities

I’m reading more non-fiction than I ever have. Just now I’m reading Dr. Theodore Rubin’s Overcoming Indecisiveness.

Making our own decisions, Dr. Rubin says, is crucial in forming a sense of self and developing self-esteem. “Decision constitutes full commitment to a favored choice. Every time you make a decision, you own more of yourself. If a situation alters, a change of mind can occur. If it doesn’t, the commitment is unconditional.”

Decision-making. Selfhood. Commitment.

Dr. Rubin emphasizes the importance of priorities. They’re our guides in making decisions.

What are my priorities?

A healthy relationship with myself.

A healthy relationship with Joshua.

That’s it. That’s all I’m working on just now.