Albert Herdianto Widjojo
I am sure we all understand that every choice, decision, and action we take has its own risks and consequences. Risks and consequences are our shadows which can then affect the weather around us. A shadow that can turn into a storm or vice versa can weather the storm.
Realizing that, I always consider every decision I will make based on the principles that make up my life’s compass, and of course with all its various possible risks and consequences. It may be that a decision ends as expected but many decisions and actions that turn out to be bitter fruit or even drag us into a storm even though we consider that decision as good and right before.
Referring to the inheritance of ancient Javanese, the advice of my ancestors which, if translated more or less says that in our lives we must “always remember, always be aware, awake, be alert and ready”, then whatever happens after the decision is taken I must face it with magnanimity, courage, gratitude, and sincerity in the spirit to learn fully from life. It is at times like this that ancient wisdom’s advice was so meaningful, and it became a valuable lesson for me. The short sentence turned out to be very broad and deep.
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Have you ever enjoyed or admired a storm?
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While at work in a training programme we had this session called PRODEM – Problem analysis and decision making.
Shocked really to see the steps one needs to take before coming to a decision What seemingly thought was cake walk after that exercise gets one in a quandary and finally the decision one takes is never what was initially planned.
I used this method before putting in my resignation (lol)
Yes, I know the training program, and yes with that method we can see how many things must be considered before making a decision.
Btw, when did you resign & what is the reason?
I resigned years ago. I was with a multi national having gone up the ladder the last being in the middle management cadre. I just wanted to do something different and that is give more time for myself. In the process I realised I could use my passion for gardening in a lucrative way and started a business designing and executing landscaped gardens. I gave it up as we had plans to shift to a semi rural setting where I designed my dream home.
I could also fulfil yet another passion and that is to travel
I now give my time for reaching out.
I think the definition of career and career success has changed a lot over time. I am sure you will reach the top of your career in any way, that pleases you with all your passion & desires!
Users voted 12 times.
Q: HAVE YOU EVER ENJOYED OR ADMIRED A STORM?
Yes (10 votes) – 83%
No (2 votes) – 17%
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Thank you for your visit, Radica.
I have learned so much in my life. Family is my number one priority. Great post Albert, and glad you are more active.
I also learned a lot from life and enjoyed it as happily as I could.
The storm subsided a little, now I could take a deeper breath, dear LaJenna.
Like you said. Every decision has two ends … good or bad. My principle is always to make sure (of course, if you can) that a bad decision does not have too many consequences.
Hopefully, whatever happens to you never drive out peace and happiness from your heart, dear Vida.
Even if something bad comes over me, I try to pick myself up and live on as soon as possible.
Your spirit is so great, dear friend. That power must have inspired many people around you.
Life can be risky and as you say actions have consequences.. Love is a good road to take, but then we must check and think very carefully about what we do
I would say, go with your gut because your instincts are usually right.
Well, works for me, but then to be honest
Not every time..but mostly…
Thank you for your impressive perspective, Pamela. It seems you are a “wise challenger”.
Not so sure I have been wise in my life Albert,,,but hopefully I learn something…
From all the chats we’ve done, I know that power is in you, Pamela.
I only love storms on weekends or the holidays. I simply adore the rain along with thunder and lightening. I see it as a mating ritual between heaven and earth.
I have great respect for your philosophical culture.
A great share brother Albert.
Glad to know that apparently we both love to enjoy the rain along with thunder and lightening.
Thanks for respect for your respect for my philosophical culture, brother Bradley.
Are risks ever really necessary?
Does God take risks with the World, if not, why should we?
It is said that it is a risk to love, but this is not really so, you only take risks by not loving.
Love is an insurance policy of God’s for you, and whenever you do the most loving thing, there is no risk, nor any risk of bad consequences, for following love, leads to truth, not ever to anything else. There is no risk of that.
Great angle! Basically, I totally agree with you if we talk about the essence of love in oneness, but given that we live in duality, to learn something, then realizing risk and consequences is a way to learn from something.
If we treat sick people, maybe we can get it. If I help someone who is considered an enemy, I also have the risk of being considered an enemy too. It is simply about risk and consequences, and not about good or bad, for it is entirely a matter of the paradigm of people in duality.
If I have to work to make a living, I will be tired but if I do not want to be tired and therefore do not want to work then I will starve.
You have given pearls of ancient wisdom in your post. Good one, Albert.
Just sharing something here, Mohan. Thanks for the compliment,
We have to realize in the beginning that our lives are always prone to risk. Keeping the risk as low as possible is the goal in my opinion.
Agree. Choosing the lowest risk decision is an important consideration but being a safety player seems to be too little to get the lesson. Don’t you think?
Although the decision is defined as a rational process of choosing a solution, there is always a risk. It is important to be able to minimize this risk so that we are not affected too much.
Now the Guru is talking about risk management! That is cool! Really! Thanks Ileana!
Our life is a single risk, dear Albert … but then it depends on each individual how much he is willing to take the risk … I personally have never taken too much of a risk … I am more safe …. well I don’t know what it would be like take a chance …. we say if you were a man, you wouldn’t be a poor man
Hmmm… I am curious about your opinion that our lives are a single risk. Very interesting, dear friend.
I myself am a person who likes to take risks, but I think even not doing anything also has risks. Also to help or defend people in need.
But I’m a person who doesn’t like to break up … I’m more certain, dear friend
Sounds different from your “naughty boy” youth, hehehe… or am I the one who fails to recognize you?
Youth is a story for itself, dear Albert ….. I think about it now ….