Sister Wisdom

Who's to say you are the judge of anybody? Especially when that "body" seems to be following in your exact same footsteps. Is it hypocritical to even suggest to them that they may be acting unwisely, when those same decisions have led you to one of the happiest places in your life? Who says it won't end the same for them? But what are the chances? Probably not good.

This is one of those "adult" situations that I'd rather not have to deal with. I know some of my choices weren't the smartest ones I could have made at the time, but I took a risk and I'm extremely happy because of some of them. Now I'm having to return to those choices, analyze them more objectively, and reach the conclusion that I wasn't using any of the wisdom I had been given about that situation. Whether this means something good or bad is completely beyond me. Can something wrong that leads to something wonderful still be considered wrong? Moral dilemma of the human race, I suppose. If you narrow it down to the action itself (disregarding intentions or result), I would probably consider it wrong. But I look at things relative to the situation. I'm biased enough to believe that my actions were justified, but then this person's would be as well, since my actions could be considered morally wrong (in reference to Biblical standards, anyway, which I honestly do hold in high regard. at the time however, I only cared about what I wanted).

I'm nobody's God and I'm nobody's mother (at least not yet). But this person is close to me and I do care about how their life turns out. I just haven't decided if/how I should address this situation. If I choose to involve myself, I must do so very tactfully. I don't want this person to believe just because I made certain decisions and everything turned out well for me that frees them to make the same decisions. I just want them to understand how very careful they must be, for it would be so easy to make a mistake and wreak havoc on not only their heart but also their future. My decisions led me to make mistakes but I have since resolved them. Every little choice is so important.

I'm definitely not old enough to give amazing pieces of absolutely mature wisdom. But I have seen a few things and been a few places that I wouldn't ever want anyone else to be. And honestly, I don't care if this is never read. This is just helpful to sort my brain out and relieving to pretend that somebody is listening. But if you do read this, please please please, I beg you, never do anything impetuously, impulsively, or on a whim. It may sound fun, but you can ruin your life and everything about you. I wouldn't call myself over-cautious or no fun. Just smart about what I do. My life is working out fine, but please, before you make any decision that may be life-altering, consider the consequences. That's all I ask.