Listen Linda

The “WHAT IF” theory.

That’s a universal question. It is referred to as counterfactual thinking. And this involves thinking outside the box of alternatives to scenarios and could be outcomes.

(https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/darwins-subterranean-world/201809/the-psychology-what-if)

 This type of thinking can be beneficial and challenging.  It promotes a cause-and-effect perspective. And both science and professional people who know a lot more than I do, agree to stay curious. By staying curious it makes room for options. Giving different hypothetical directions. And both curiosity and what if theory leaves the door open to anything. Good or bad. It’s a good problem-solving technique. And risk management and strategic planning give it a “thumbs up.”

(https://pestleanalysis.com/what-if-analysis/)

And by thinking about better outcomes and giving way to expectations and assumptions that could lead to regret and dissatisfaction. But it really is all about risks. Making choices and the consequences of those choices. And a simple, “what if” can have a huge impact on our lives. Because choice is a very powerful tool. In it’s all divine existence, the power of choice, controls our future.

This is diving into, “Choice Theory.” And this idea was developed by Dr. William Glasser.  His idea demonstrates that the only behavior we can control is our own. We get to choose our actions and reactions. This leads to greater personal empowerment. And the idea that our own choices influence our destinies is an acceptable idea.

(https://practicalpie.com/choice-theory-definition-examples/)

And choice is often pursued in attempts to satisfy our five basic needs as human beings. These being survival, love and belonging, power, freedom, and fun. As individualistic as we are as a species. We all have an idea of what our “quality world” looks like or want it to look like. Our choices are based on our desire to align our real world with our ideal quality world. Whatever that maybe.

So, listen Linda. Curiosity may have killed the cat. But satisfaction brought it back.