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“Every time I’ve done something that doesn’t feel right, it’s ended up not being right.” – Mario Cuomo
YOU KNOW WHAT this quote is talking about, right?
There’s this thing you want to do. Like maybe get revenge on someone that’s hurt you or a loved one. Or maybe it’s not so black and white and if you just leak certain information about your competition, you’ll get the promotion or the contract or whatever. Yet even though you want to do it, you know it would be wrong.
Or maybe there’s something you really want, something you’re secretly obsessing about, but having it would mean someone else might get hurt or miss out in some way. And you know it’s not right but you struggle with it because you really want it. You tell yourself if you don’t get it, you will regret it for the rest of your life. And up until you finally decide, it could go either way.
It can be tough, but here’s what I’ve learned.
Whenever I’ve heeded the feeling that something wasn’t right, I have not regretted it. Whenever I’ve ignored the feeling, it’s always ended up not being right.
~ DIANA’S ENORMOUS BOOK OF QUOTES ~
Good advice, with age I see much wisdom in my decisions. I listen to that little voice, my higher self. I never go wrong if I do that.
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You’re a smart lady Kath! ❤
Diana xo
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We have all been through situation that we felt guilty on something we did or want to do. When we take responsibility of our actions and we fully realize why we are taking actions via “unconventional” ways, then it should be OK. Guilt comes from us being stuck in the middle – desiring to hurt someone for example but feeling bad at the same time. Mind provoking post, thank you!
Zaria
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Thank you for weighing in Zaria – it seems we should listen to our inner voice when it warns us, that way we may be able to spare ourselves some moments of guilt. ❤
Diana
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Very powerful post for me – thank you, Diana. I can’t quite forgive them but I can forget them I hope.
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Jules huge hugs to you down under! ❤
Diana xo
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Lovely sentiments, Diana.
Oh, if I might – I simply love that photo image of your gravatar in blue.
That is so you 🙂
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It’s true. It is me! Thanks Eric. ❤
Diana xo
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It’s right for me to tell you how much I love this post, Diana!
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Thanks Ann and it’s right for me to tell you how much I love you and the wonderful ways you create beauty in our world! ❤
Diana xo
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Oh yeah, Diana! We have those feelings for a reason and (be they our conscience or an angel on our shoulder) ignore them at our peril.
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That, and “doing the right thing” is the greatest challenge we face; )
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I know Deb. Been there, done that and probably will do it again. *sigh* ❤
Diana xo
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Good advice Diana. Very true!
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Thank you very much Ute! ❤
Diana xo
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An important reminder Diana, I like to ask myself “Is it true, Is it kind? Is it necessary?” I usually get my answer from this but also from the resistance and flow of the situation, it always flows when it’s right. Thankyou. 🙂
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Great thoughts Karen. ❤
Diana xo
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Great quote – Gut instincts are important!
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Glad you like the quote Sheryl and I agree! ❤
Diana xo
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Good points. Sometimes I just don’t even know how I feel about something, which ends up making me wishy washy.
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or slow to make judgment Colleen? ❤
Diana xo
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I would like to be slow to make judgments. That would be a good thing. 🙂 Thank you Diana. ❤
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Good advice, Diana!
Russ
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Thank you my friend. ❤
Diana xo
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When you know, but you just don’t want to know. How true.
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Yes Tric, I’ve felt that. ❤
Diana xo
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Call it gut instinct, intuition or give it any other name. (like Nancy). It always rings true, and we all need to pay attention. 💕
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Agreed. On your statement and calling it Nancy! It’s got a ring, no? She’s got Nancy. See Van? ❤
Diana xo
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I’ve had Nancy quite a bit in my life. 🌺 Yep…it seems to work.
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That’s because you have good instincts and a fundamentally good heart! Not everyone does.
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Sweet of you to say Smitty. There’s a part of me that believes everyone does, we all need to tune in is all. ❤
Diana xo
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It sure would be nice if that were the case!
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Maybe it is the case! 😀
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Sadly that has not been my experience. We humans vary so much and, as they say, there’s all kinds.
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You may be right, Smitty, but I always look for it.
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Oh, absolutely! 🙂
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So agree.
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Thanks David, good to see you here. ❤
Diana xo
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Great quote and I couldn’t agree more. It never fails. Always follow your instincts and what you know to be right. Nice post.
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Thanks George, it took some ‘not following my instincts’ situations to finally learn that. I hope I always do so now, but you never know… 😉 Humans are funny that way. ❤
Diana xo
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Yes, we are..:)
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