The Power of Choice

I have a kind-hearted, thoughtful friend who sets aside time each month to meet with me, just to stay connected. Each time we meet, she asks her guides if they have a message for me. I always feel so honored when she shares those messages — and they are often profound.

Last week, she asked me if I could “delegate” anything in my life. My human mind instantly bristled. I live alone, so I manage my house and yard myself. I work from home with very little administrative support. And I’m building a business as an author, speaker, and teacher of all things Akashic Records. Delegate? To whom?

At first, I laughed off the suggestion. But as often happens with spiritual nudges, the thought wouldn’t leave me. Eventually, I realized the message wasn’t about literally delegating. It was about consciously choosing what I give my energy to — instead of living as though I have to do it all.

The truth is, nothing in life is ever “done.” There will always be laundry and dishes, emails and phone calls, errands, projects, and yes — weeds to pull. The wisdom for me was this: prioritize. Decide what matters. Say no. Choose what I want to do alongside what I need to do.

The Records often remind us: we create our lives through our choices. Big choices — where we live, what work we do, who we spend time with. And the small ones too — how we structure our day, how we respond, even the attitude we carry. I can choose happiness, not by doing everything perfectly, but by releasing the weight of what I “should” do.

The Importance of Flexibility

I’ve also learned the importance of rhythm and flexibility. Having a simple structure grounds me: laundry on Mondays, yardwork in the mornings, wrapping up each day by reviewing tomorrow’s plan. But I’ve also come to realize there will always be something waiting — dishes in the sink, emails to answer, errands to run, projects on hold. The list is endless.

That’s why flexibility matters. Life will always bring invitations and opportunities that don’t fit neatly into a schedule. Some of them are the kind that never come around again.

I remember a conversation with a fellow student who chose to skip her high school reunion — a once-in-a-lifetime gathering — because she was moving the following week and wanted the weekend to pack. For her, that was the right and practical choice. For me, though, the chance to reconnect with old friends, to share stories and laughter, would be worth a little extra stress with boxes later.

And that’s the point: we are always choosing. Choosing when to stick to the plan, and when to set it aside for something more meaningful. Choosing whether to make life about checking off tasks — or about creating memories that last.

Wrapping It All Together

And that, I think, is the heart of it: every day, through both small and large decisions, we are shaping our lives. The laundry, the emails, the errands, the projects — those choices matter, because they affect how we feel in our daily rhythm. But so do the once-in-a-lifetime opportunities — the last-minute chance to travel, the spontaneous invitation from a friend, the concert or event that won’t happen again, the rare natural wonder like an eclipse or meteor shower, or the unexpected visit from someone dear.

The gift is remembering that we do have a choice — in how we spend our time, where we place our energy, and even in the attitude we bring to each moment. Because in the end, it’s not about doing it all. It’s about choosing what matters, and letting those choices create a life we love.

Every choice is a brushstroke on the canvas of your life. If you feel pressed for time, look at how you’re spending it. If you feel unfulfilled, look at what you’re choosing — and what you’re leaving behind.

You don’t have to do it all. You only have to choose what matters most. And those choices — both the ordinary and the extraordinary — will become the story of your life.

Affirmation for Choice:

I honor the power of my choices. Each decision I make shapes my path, and I choose what matters most with clarity, joy, and trust.