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Motivation Mondays: DILEMMA

26/09/2016
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“The answers to our many dilemmas reside within our understanding of who we truly are.” Joseph Rain

Motivation Mondays: DILEMMA - Making more difficult, undesirable choices...

Motivation Mondays: DILEMMA – Making more difficult, undesirable choices…

Dilemma Definition: A situation in which a difficult choice has to be made between two or more alternatives, especially ones that are equally undesirable.
1.1A difficult situation or problem.
1.2Logic – An argument forcing an opponent to choose either of two unfavorable alternatives. Oxford English Dictionary
Our dilemma is that we hate change and love it at the same time; what we really want is for things to remain the same but get better. Sydney J. Harris

 

What does the word DILEMMA mean to you? What motivates our decisions/choices? Do you experience daily dilemmas or just occasional ones? When we talk about the complexities of life, we often mean those moments when the choices we need to make aren’t obvious. Life throws us a curveball from time to time, and the choice or direction to turn to is as blurry as a foggy autumn day. How do we decide which way to turn? How do we pull ourselves out of the quagmire that has landed on our doorstep? The answers aren’t easy, but we can and must dig deep for the answer that meets our needs and speaks to our personal moral codes.

You see, dilemmas force us to face ourselves, our fears, and our weaknesses and make hard, decisive decisions that will have an impact on our future. Sometimes, the impact might be short-lived and lead us in a new direction. Other times, the impact might be long-lasting and even damaging, so we must look within our hearts and contemplate our choice; some identify this as a call to follow our conscience. Now, before we get all worried about this, I’d add that dilemmas offer us great crossroads to traverse and push us to look at why we feel stuck. In a moral or ethical dilemma, we must face our dark thoughts and prejudices and decide which door to walk through. Which door will you choose?

A Dilemma/Judgment Tale: Who Must the Boy Choose?
In an ancient village, deep in the forest, a community grappled with a tough decision. A beloved elder in the village had been accused of killing the Chief’s favorite horse and first son. A tribunal was set up, and he was sentenced to death by a slow bonfire. Many in the village didn’t believe he committed the crime, but the star witness against him was the Chief’s Senior Adviser. The Senior Adviser was a cruel and vengeful man who bullied the community and exacted quick and deadly justice on anyone who stood in his way. Behind closed doors, many villagers wept and wished someone would step forward and exonerate the kind elder. “He could not have committed such a heinous crime,” they said, “but who will come forward and speak the truth?”

As night turned to day, a young boy tossed and turned on his raffia bed. The Senior Adviser’s son knew exactly what happened. You see, the Senior Adviser had private hopes of one day becoming Chief of the village, and he planned a scheme to get rid of the heir to the throne. His son saw him do it, and he was disturbed that his father had pointed an accusatory finger at the one man in the village who had practically served as a foster father to the little boy when his own father was away at a protracted war with a neighboring village. The young boy felt he needed to decide, but his tender heart was torn. In this crisis, he realized he must choose between his loyalty to his own father, a cruel and unjust man, and his loyalty to the kind, elderly villager who had once been a loving foster father to him. One thing was certain: Someone would be punished for the crime! Who did he choose? Who would you choose? Adapted African Stories via Britannica.com

 

“A moral dilemma is equally absorbing whether the stakes are the destiny of nations or the happiness of one or two people – at the most.” Alexander McCall Smith

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Motivation Mondays: DILEMMA – Making quite difficult, undesirable choices…

Some kid asked what a dilemma is. And I replied: When a starving man has to choose between a plate of food, and, a roll of toilet paper. Mokokoma Mokhonoana
Eternal Dilemma: Too tired to stay up, yet too awake to fall asleep
Ethical Dilemma: complex situation that often involves an apparent mental conflict between moral imperatives
False Dilemma: A logical fallacy where only two alternatives are considered when other options might exist.
Moral Dilemma: A conflict in which you have to choose between two or more actions and have moral reasons for choosing each action

How do Dilemmas operate in/shape our lives? What motivates our decisions/choices? Our upbringing plays an enormous role in how we respond to difficult and unpleasant choices. Some people won’t bat an eyelid over a choice that involves harming someone else, while some folks would put themselves in the line of harm to avoid making such a choice. When we face a dilemma, our upbringing, cultural beliefs, and the influences that have seeped into our subconscious mind come into play. Some folks draw a line in the sand and are determined never to cross it, while others play Russian roulette with their decision-making.

The truth is, when we have to choose among several lousy options, we have to weigh the possible outcomes and the extent of our loss. Do we stay or walk away from an untenable situation even if it means job loss and financial ruin? Do we expose a scheme that will hurt our company even if it means being blackballed? Do we identify a family member who has done wrong even if it means jail time and family shame? All of these dilemmas force us to examine ourselves and determine how much pain and suffering we can endure… But the end of that decision is freedom from a yoke that will imprison us if we don’t act. What will you do? Think of a dilemma you faced in the last 5-10 years; how did you handle it, and was the outcome one you have made peace with?

A Dilemma/Judgment Tale: Which Wife is Most Deserving Of Praise?
A great hunter who was revered in many villages across the African plains had not returned home from a hunt. Everyone was worried, and a search party was sent out to look for him. He had left the tracks created by his hunting group in search of a large ox he saw. He knew that if he brought that ox home, he would have enough to feed his three wives and many children for weeks. Unfortunately for the hunter, a lurking tiger had the same idea, and fate brought them together in one terrible and tragic moment. The tiger won and dragged the ox to feed his brood. As the search continued, the missing hunter’s first wife had a vivid dream in which she saw what had happened to him. She shared the dream with her fellow wives, and at that moment the second wife remembered that she had had a similar dream the night before and had been guided by a mysterious voice to the ravine where his body had fallen.

The three women tied their wrappers tight, and followed the second wife as she led her fellow wives to the place where their beloved husband had died. As they keened and called for the villagers to come and retrieve his remains, the third wife told the other two that an ancestor had come to her in a dream and gave her sacred words to whisper in his ears. They encouraged her to do so. Lo and behold, when the third wife said the words, the hunter opened his eyes and came back to life; the third wife had helped restore him to life! When the elders arrived shortly after and heard the news, they agreed that one of the wives deserved the greatest honor ever bestowed on a woman in the village. An argument ensued as they debated which wife deserved the award and title. Which of the three wives deserved the highest praise and honor

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“The dilemma for society is how to preserve personal and family values in a nation of diverse tastes.” Tipper Gore

Motivation Mondays: DILEMMA - Making difficult, undesirable choices...

Motivation Mondays: DILEMMA – Making difficult, undesirable choices…

“Whatever I learned,
Whatever I knew,
Seems like those faded years of childhood that flew,
Away in some dilemma,
Always in some confusion,
The purpose of this life,
Seems like an illusion!”
― Mehek Bassi, Chained: Can you escape fate?

 

What dilemma are you struggling with right now? How motivated are you to resolve it? Sometimes a dilemma arises, and we hope it will vanish if we ignore it. Of course, that rarely happens, but when we are motivated to deal with a difficult issue head-on, we must make some difficult decisions. Which will give us less pain? Which decision can we live with regardless of the outcome? Which decision will impact our family and us for lifetimes to come? We must contemplate our choices and choose with care. What would you do?

A Dilemma/Judgment Tale: Which Brother is the Most Noble?
Once upon a time, many moons ago, three brothers couldn’t agree on which one should marry the beauty of their village, so they all married the same girl. Soon after, they journeyed together to a strange land and set up a home. One night, the girl was murdered by a robber, and the eldest brother was condemned to death on suspicion that he murdered her in his room. The village judge sentenced him to death but, as part of a final wish, he begged to visit his father to see him one last time before his execution. The judge agreed, but he was late returning to face the music.

As the clock ticked away, the second brother stepped up and offered to die in his place. With much consternation, the judge agreed, but as the second brother was about to be executed, the third brother stepped forward and “confessed” to the murder of their mutual wife. Everyone was shocked by the new revelation, and the court prepared to reconvene and set a new trial. At that moment, the eldest brother rode in and was ready to embrace his fate. He interrupted the court and assured them he was still ready to face the penalty even though, in his absence, his other brothers had claimed their place on death row. The court was in turmoil. Who should be executed? Which of the brothers is the most noble?

 

This post was inspired by a Daily Word Prompt:  – DILEMMA – Write a new post in response to today’s one-word prompt. Not sure how to participate? Here are the steps to get started.

 

Have a dilemma-free week ahead!

 

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  1. momknowsbest15 permalink
    26/09/2016 4:14 pm

    Dilemma means I have a problem to solve. It also means a challenge too.

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  2. auntyuta permalink
    26/09/2016 3:54 pm

    “Dilemma Definition: A situation in which a difficult choice has to be made between two or more alternatives, especially ones that are equally undesirable.
    1.1A difficult situation or problem.. . . ”

    I reckon this situation applies very much to your elections for president of the USA,

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  3. Brandy Burke permalink
    26/09/2016 4:10 pm

    I love the tale of the three brothers – I want to know who ultimately was executed! Write the ending 🙂

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  4. laurahartleyy permalink
    26/09/2016 4:49 pm

    It is true that a moral dilemma can often be just as important when deciding on the fates of two people or two countries. I think people often forget that.

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  5. planningthemagic permalink
    26/09/2016 7:49 pm

    Thanks for this. I like how you go through different types of dilemmas. I think a question we need to constantly ask ourselves is “is this a dilemma or not.” Not every decision was once a dilemma right?

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  6. Jamie Yonash (@SweeterByDesign) permalink
    26/09/2016 6:17 pm

    Love the quotes about dilemmas. So many things to think about…I prefer to not be dealing with dilemmas, but it does happen in life from time to time!

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  7. Liz Mays permalink
    26/09/2016 6:22 pm

    It is pretty interesting how all of our experiences help shape how we deal with each dilemma. There are so many different ways different people would respond to the same dilemma.

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  8. Bill permalink
    26/09/2016 6:31 pm

    Motivation is such a funny thing!! Some days I have so much and some days it’s just not there at all!

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  9. Adriana Lopez (@MrsALOMartin) permalink
    26/09/2016 6:32 pm

    In life there can be many dilemmas in life and decision making can be challenging but when a dilemma comes up nothing better than to evaluate pros and cons and then take the best decision

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  10. Ileana permalink
    26/09/2016 7:25 pm

    This was so interesting! It is not always easy to face a dilemma!

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  11. Amy Jones permalink
    26/09/2016 7:35 pm

    Those pictures are incredible! And this is an amazing post. Thank you for sharing it!

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  12. Cindy Ingalls permalink
    26/09/2016 8:40 pm

    Dilemmas can take many forms in our lives. Some of much easier to solve and some prove to be a challenge. Logic usually wins out in most cases if you’re lucky.

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  13. Eileen Mendoza Loya permalink
    27/09/2016 12:16 am

    When faced with a dilemma, I usually take a step or two back and breathe. It clears my mind and helps me avoid acting in an irrational way.

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  14. Karlyn Flores permalink
    27/09/2016 12:33 am

    What a good quotes, I enjoyed reading this.

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  15. Amy Jones permalink
    27/09/2016 6:29 am

    Life is made of dilemmas, what really matters are the decisions we take while trying to figure them out

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  16. hannah green permalink
    27/09/2016 5:15 am

    Very thought provoking! Generally I feel able to make a choice I feel comfortable with. However when it come to involving family or close friends dilemmas are definitely harder to come to term and deal with. I guess it is something in life we will always come across.

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  17. Karlyn Cruz permalink
    27/09/2016 6:03 am

    Monday dilemmas are very common especially to workers and to moms who have to prepare for the kids’ stuff for school.

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  18. Niesha Byln permalink
    27/09/2016 6:04 am

    I think dilemma is just based on our perspective. We can choose to experienced it or to past over it.

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  19. Mai C. permalink
    27/09/2016 6:19 am

    I like how you said that dilemmas make us face the tough parts of our lives, that it forces us to make decisions. I would have to agree. I don’t like the feeling of having to face dilemmas so I make sure that I try to solve them as quickly as I can.

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  20. Nicole Haas Etolen permalink
    27/09/2016 7:46 am

    Dilemma, I hate it when I experienced it! I am not sure if it is just me but Mondays are really hard for me!

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  21. Rose Pingol permalink
    27/09/2016 7:50 am

    I remember when my kids are young and I have a broke up with my partner, that is my biggest dilemma!

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  22. Teresa Gilbert permalink
    27/09/2016 8:16 am

    Very good post! I needed the motivation today!

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  23. Natural Skin Care permalink
    27/09/2016 8:22 am

    I like your definition of dilemma. In these times the choice between food and toilet paper is a daily one for some of us.

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  24. Wendy permalink
    27/09/2016 8:34 am

    This is such a great post. I love all of these photos too – simply amazing.

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  25. R U S S permalink
    27/09/2016 8:48 am

    I don’t like dilemmas. Lol. It’s so difficult to be in situations that require you to pick a side or choose to make a decision knowing that if you choose either, there’s a side that will not be pleased. Unfortunately, dilemmas are inevitable but when we find ourselves in one, I guess it teaches us to put value on what’s important or what it’s right.

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  26. Lisa Hodges permalink
    27/09/2016 12:16 pm

    I love the quote about fate. Really makes you wonder…

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  27. Peter Wells aka Countingducks permalink
    27/09/2016 9:42 am

    I think a lot about the “Who we really are” question and I’m coming to the opinion that many of us, especially the traumatised, only discover quite late in life when it seems almost to late to do anything about it, but hopefully I’m wrong. Lovely to come across another post from one of my top favourite bloggers

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  28. lbosworth permalink
    27/09/2016 1:58 pm

    I think when we have a very good understanding of ourselves and our goals, decisions become easy. We are able to tell right away whether someone/something is good for us.

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  29. Shining Thoughts Blog permalink
    27/09/2016 2:22 pm

    awesome! i feel motivated!

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  30. Amber permalink
    27/09/2016 4:06 pm

    These are pretty photos. I have had dilemmas before. It helps to talk things out.

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  31. Neely (@Neelykins) permalink
    27/09/2016 1:11 pm

    Dillemas are hard. I try to remember whenever I feel like IM in a dillema that there is always an option and always a way out.

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  32. Julie @ Running in a Skirt permalink
    27/09/2016 4:22 pm

    Life is always full of dilemmas and struggle! It’s how we handle those dark days that define us as people!

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  33. Maintaining Me permalink
    27/09/2016 1:27 pm

    Thanks so much for this article! I enjoyed the quotes that you included too!

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  34. Alicia Taylor at Taylorlife.com permalink
    27/09/2016 1:56 pm

    I don’t know if it’s noble to claim you did something you didn’t do – or allow the world to believe it. Then, the real culprit is out there to hurt others again.

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  35. Lori Bosworth permalink
    27/09/2016 1:57 pm

    I think when we have a very good understanding of ourselves and our goals, decision making becomes very easy. We are able to tell right away whether something/someone is good for us.

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  36. Melinda Babiak permalink
    27/09/2016 3:55 pm

    My dilemma is turning my life upside down right now,. i have a big decision to make and there are so many consequences at stake.

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  37. adriana permalink
    27/09/2016 7:11 pm

    Dilemmas are things that we all face each and every day. I truly believe it’s all about how you look at each situation’s outcome and go from there! Such an inspiring post!

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  38. jillconyers permalink
    27/09/2016 5:10 pm

    Great selection of photos. Love this idea.

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  39. Claudette Esterine permalink
    27/09/2016 6:04 pm

    Very, very interesting post. Dilemma is an interesting word – as much as how it appears in our lives. Much like the word contrast. Love it.

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  40. MarciaF permalink
    27/09/2016 6:15 pm

    Your parables are so fascinating to read.

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  41. Fatima A. (@Blogsbyfa) permalink
    27/09/2016 6:33 pm

    Oh there are lots of dilemmas that we go through. I think we face it daily.

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  42. Veethee Dixit permalink
    27/09/2016 7:42 pm

    Being in a dilemma is surely a difficult situation. Thanks for the insight!

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  43. Happily Simple Mama (@simplemama2013) permalink
    28/09/2016 1:14 am

    Sometimes dilemmas come when we least expect them. At the moment our family is facing a dilemma about whether or not our eldest son of preschool age should begin attending school or if it is best to wait another year. Whatever we decide we will try hardest to make sure the outcome is positive for him. It is really difficult when you are facing a dilemma that affects another person more so than yourself as you want to do what is best for that person.

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  44. carrie@thelavenderhytta permalink
    28/09/2016 12:55 am

    This is a great posts! I hope I have a dilemma free week as well! Hope you will too! Dilemma can really take a lot out of you!

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  45. Nicole Herose Cochingco - Escat permalink
    28/09/2016 1:13 am

    I feel this! I have my Mondays dilemma too! Maybe because I still have a hangover with weekends!

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  46. Rose Ann Sales permalink
    28/09/2016 1:14 am

    When I was in high school, Monday is not my favorite day. I think I had this dilemma too!

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  47. Princely Paws (@princely_paws12) permalink
    28/09/2016 1:33 am

    I loved how you did this post very interesting take

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  48. Laura permalink
    28/09/2016 1:47 am

    You can choose to live your life in a dilemma state, or choose not to. In some respects I don’t think that it stops the number of problems you face, they just become less dilemma like.

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  49. Rachel Mouton permalink
    28/09/2016 3:27 am

    This is such a great post! My husband and I were just talking about this. I thrive in stressful situations when major decisions need to be made and I rarely regret my decisions. My husband hates making decisions and second guesses himself long after the situation is resolved.

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  50. Marta permalink
    28/09/2016 3:37 am

    Great insight. I always trust my innerself and though I try to think of a few possible solutions, a decide on one of them last minute – I just know that when I wake up the very day I will know which one to choose.

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  51. Ana De Jesus permalink
    28/09/2016 4:02 am

    So true there has been times where I have had a dilemna and instead of facing it head on I ignored it and as a consequence it got worse. When I acknowledge there is a problem I can find a solution faster.

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  52. Steve Goodwin permalink
    28/09/2016 4:58 am

    Thanks for this post! I think it is only human nature to have some sort of dilemma. How we react is essential to how we move forward in our lives. Thanks for sharing the wisdom in these stories!

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  53. 3xhcch permalink
    28/09/2016 8:04 am

    I would have also included a photo of Rodin’s The Thinker to represent Dilemma. We have seen that iconic statue in Paris, and it was really a very profound work of art. – Fred

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  54. Jennifer Nowak Padgett permalink
    28/09/2016 5:31 am

    I am currently dealing with several dilemmas in my life. A couple of them are pretty hard. I really needed to read this blog post. It has helped me already.

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  55. gingerfoxblogger permalink
    28/09/2016 5:35 am

    Surprisingly I am not actually facing a dilemma right now, I am settled and happy where I am in my life for the first time in a long time and grateful for it 🙂

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  56. franckxethee permalink
    28/09/2016 6:12 am

    Dilemma is both good and bad. It puts us in a tough spot but having choices is a good thing, since we have options.

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  57. Tami permalink
    28/09/2016 6:22 am

    Tipper Gore’s quote is one that speaks to me. Do you have the writing prompts for October, yet? I’ve thought about participating.

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  58. dreaminglouddemo permalink
    28/09/2016 6:25 am

    This is such great topic! i always get confused on what I need or what I need to choose now a days.I think as we grow we become more uncertain of things , at least thats’ how I feel.

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  59. shoppingduck permalink
    28/09/2016 7:44 am

    Great insight! I love the stories that you include – such great examples.

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  60. Fatima permalink
    28/09/2016 8:26 am

    Ain’t that the truth! We’re always trying to understand others, but sometimes we just need a better understanding of ourselves.

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  61. Christine Tatum permalink
    28/09/2016 11:34 am

    We are faced with dilemmas – it is a part of life. We have to choose what is right in our heart.

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  62. Dhemz permalink
    28/09/2016 8:35 am

    Dilemma is such a big word and plays a big role in our lives. Just like this quote: In any moment of decision, the best thing you can do is the right thing. The worst thing you can do is nothing.

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  63. Amy Jones permalink
    28/09/2016 9:26 am

    Written beautifully and very inspirational. Thank you for sharing!

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  64. Ryan Escat permalink
    28/09/2016 10:41 am

    That was a tragic story, that one about the three brothers! I think the most noble is the 2nd brother, he is the first one who is willing to switch place with his eldest brother. The third brother should be put to the sentence.

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  65. Rose Ann Sales permalink
    28/09/2016 11:00 am

    Dilemma is a big word to me, a tough one. If that story of three brothers happened to us, I’ll let the justice to be served right.

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  66. Shanéy Maharaj permalink
    28/09/2016 11:27 am

    It’s like this post was meant for me! I’m actually facing this right now and I am still trying to figure out what to do and which direction to go. Its hard but I know it will be worth it later on.

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  67. Sarah De Diego permalink
    28/09/2016 5:13 pm

    Great food for thought.

    Besos Sarah.

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  68. Jam and Tea Blog permalink
    28/09/2016 2:18 pm

    I love the stories/tales. They really force me to think about the way I view life. Thanks for sharing.

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  69. Erlene permalink
    28/09/2016 2:28 pm

    The pictures in your collage go perfectly with this post. There are constant dilemmas in life and sometimes it’s not always about choosing between two or more set options, but rather to make a new one.

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  70. shub permalink
    28/09/2016 6:39 pm

    Dilemma is something we all face some or the other time in life. Necessary also because clarity and solution is possible after we face the dilemma head on.

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  71. Caroline Barnes permalink
    28/09/2016 4:31 pm

    We are all faced with dilemmas every day of our lives. The ability to make good decisions is a must in life.

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  72. Ileana permalink
    28/09/2016 7:01 pm

    Loved reading this Dilemma post! So interesting! All your motivation mondays posts are great!

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  73. Julie permalink
    28/09/2016 11:45 pm

    What a good issue! I hate dilemmas cause I’m so bad in making decisions…

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  74. Agnes Dela Cruz permalink
    28/09/2016 8:46 pm

    Every picture in the collage depicts certain personality and mood, it is a way how a man can convey feelings of motivation. Be a motivating factor to someone.

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  75. MJ Lushfabglameditor permalink
    28/09/2016 9:38 pm

    I do agree that ignoring a dilemma and hoping it will go away is the worst choice one can make, experience has taught me to address dilemma’s as early possible.
    XO, MJ
    http://www.lush-fab-glam.com

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  76. Anna-Maria permalink
    28/09/2016 11:48 pm

    Another thought provoking post. Those dilemmas….

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  77. Kate O'Malley permalink
    29/09/2016 3:36 am

    Thought inducing article! Dilemmas are hard and very tough! Sometimes, the on who loses are the ones who made the hard decision.

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  78. Rosey permalink
    29/09/2016 8:08 am

    I have a couple of dilemmas that are ongoing. It’s okay though because I know they’re coming to an end, just like the ones before them did, and the ones after them will. 🙂

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  79. Veethee Dixit permalink
    29/09/2016 5:12 am

    Dilemma is indeed a difficult situation! I hate to be a part of it.

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  80. janella2016 permalink
    29/09/2016 5:21 am

    dilemma’s are all what you make them If you know yourself enough you can always figure out your outcome.

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  81. Annie @ It's just my life... permalink
    29/09/2016 10:50 am

    It says so much about who you are with how you handle a dilemma.

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  82. Bhushavali permalink
    29/09/2016 1:13 pm

    Ahhhh… 3 very painful stories. Indeed a dilemma. There are always much smaller dilemmas in everyday life…

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  83. chei permalink
    29/09/2016 6:16 pm

    This is very true! Thanks for sharing.

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  84. Ann Bacciaglia permalink
    29/09/2016 7:00 pm

    It is so important to learn how to deal with dilemma in your life. I am trying to decide what I want to do carer wise. My position was phased out and now I think I might go for my dream job.

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  85. Lisa Rios permalink
    29/09/2016 7:22 pm

    I think I face lot of Dilemmas every now & then in my day to day life, but I have always been right in making the correct decision most of the time. I must also admit that sometimes you prefer something that could haunt you for long!

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  86. Ouma permalink
    30/09/2016 2:53 pm

    Great post as always! I’m always looking forward to your weeekly monday motivations 🙂

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  87. Anamika Ojha permalink
    30/09/2016 12:21 pm

    I liked the quote of Joseph Rain that the answers to our many dilemmas reside within our understanding about who we truly are! Everyone innately knows right from wrong. The fact is that every one of us practically without exception comes into this world knowing a lot more than we might actually realise at the time of our birth.

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  88. TheGracefulMist permalink
    30/09/2016 11:29 pm

    We all face day-to-day dilemmas. We might make a right or wrong decision on certain obstacles which is why it`s significant for everybody to think thoroughly and weigh options before choosing which path to take. Whatever decision we choose, we must think of the personal consequences and the effects such choices will have on others. Thank you for sharing the stories, they are thought-provoking.

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  89. Euge Nia permalink
    01/10/2016 3:19 am

    What a wise post! We face dilemmas everyday, especially at work when it is necessary to find possible and effective solutions to problems. Love how you said ‘Our daily or occasional dilemmas show us who we really are. Act with wisdom’ That is so true!

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  90. nbosken permalink
    01/10/2016 3:56 am

    That’s a very great and uplifting story! For sure our upbringing determines how we deal with a dilemma. At the same time, we get to choose to and it’s always best to choose to deal with it calmly.

    Nina
    aworldofdresses.com

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  91. Lubka Henry permalink
    01/10/2016 4:45 am

    I know the feeling of being confronted by a dilemma question and how you need to take so many things into account in order to take the best decision.

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  92. Борка Шаула permalink
    02/10/2016 4:45 am

    I often struggle between the things I should do and the things I should say. It’s quite difficult to act like you should, but you’ll thank yourself later

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  93. Sunshine Kelly permalink
    02/10/2016 6:58 pm

    Yes I do faced many dilemmas sometimes I wonder did i make the right decision or not. I just have to follow my heart and go for the best. No matter what happen its my life experiences.

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  94. mythirtyspot permalink
    02/10/2016 10:19 pm

    People deal with dilemmas everyday. Whether they are small or large, but these tips and stories of motivation and inspiration can help anyone going through a hard time. – Erin Kennedy

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  95. Celeste Sundragonlady permalink
    03/10/2016 9:18 pm

    My dilemma are obstacles I use to remind me that I’m alive. My dilemmas make me stronger and more determined than before. They also make me a bit more cautious, going forward. Great post. 👌💯

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  96. Jojo Vito permalink
    04/10/2016 9:13 am

    Of course I also found myself in a situation to choose between two great options…sometimes it’s nice when only have one option to choose…but being in situation between two equally great options –its good. the worst is, when you are about to choose between two bad choices, Lol

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  97. Zwitsy permalink
    08/10/2016 1:32 am

    As for me, the word dilemma is a constant struggle of life. We always have to choose between things and no matter how we want to make things work out, we always end up needing to choose what makes us better. Anyhow, life is just probably like that.

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  98. Karlaroundtheworld | Karla permalink
    09/10/2016 8:11 am

    That certainly is a very difficult choice for the boy. Reading all of these, my life does not seem that bad after all.

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  99. Eliz@MirthandMotivation permalink*
    18/09/2026 5:22 pm

    LIFE – one of our biggest dilemmas

    Reply

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