How do I know if I did the right thing?
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Anonymous
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Jan 18, 2017
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If you feel good about the decision that you made and you feel that deep down it was the right thing to do then it was the right thing to do. Sometimes the right thing isn't always the easiest decision to make, However trust your gut feeling on this way, If it felt like the right thing to do then it probably was.
BronaghJD
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Jan 29, 2017
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The right thing is defined completely, different from every person on this earth in some way or another. Hurting somebody, for example, could be brilliant for one person and completely disgusting for the other. So ask yourself some questions:
Would others do it? Does it feel right? Am I breaking laws? Am I breaking my morals? Did I make the other person sad or feel any negative emotion? Would you hesitate to tell someone what you did? Will you proudly announce your doings? etc.
I wish you the best xx
Hikushi
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Feb 1, 2017
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You'll know if you did the right thing if your decision aligns with your values or goals. Know your values.
Anonymous
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Feb 1, 2017
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You can not. We all make our decisions the best that we can but nobody can see if they are the best, as we can not see the future. Try to acept that you took that decision for a reason that seemed the best in that moment and not overthink about what would had happened if you took another
vibrantesprit
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Feb 1, 2017
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Sometimes you get this feeling of success in your stomach and sometimes you know months down the road something clicks and reminds you of the decision you made months before.
In a lot of situations there isn't a for sure way to tell, but honestly, just follow your intuition because he's right most of the time. The universe works in magical ways, just follow your heart, and let happiness lead the way!
xoxo
magicallySoul77
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Feb 19, 2017
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We do certain actions and want to know if i have done right or not. As per my understanding if it passes below check then i have taken the right action:
If the intention of the action is love
Does the action made me peaceful
If none of the above condition is passed i guess its not a right action.
Right action includes love, compassion and intelligence.
strongforce
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Feb 20, 2017
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Sometimes the lines are blurred and that's okay. If you feel like it helped you and others more than it hurt them, it's generally the right thing, but of course it really depends on the circumstances. The fact that you're questioning it shows you probably have good intentions.
AnimalLover90
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Feb 23, 2017
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It's hard to say as the right thing for me may be completely different than the right thing for you. Sometimes it's easy to identify and you know it immediately. Other times, it's harder to identify and all you can really go on is intuition. Forget others opinions for a moment. How do you feel after the decision you made? If you feel good, then it was the right thing (even if others disagree). If you feel guilt however, then it's the wrong thing (even if it was what others were encouraging you to do). But, honestly, this is a question that you need to answer yourself.
bubblegumTree13
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Mar 8, 2017
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There is no such thing as the right thing. There is only your best thing at that point in time. It is important to accept that our best thing may not be good enough and that it may lead to harm to other people. However so long as we value people, our best efforts will lead in the main to the 'best things' in other people's lives. Perhaps then we have done the right thing.
Rakune
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Mar 29, 2017
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This is going to sound terribly cheesy, but you'll feel the impact of you action in the future. That will help you know if it was right or wrong. For example, I used to overwork myself. I thought it was right, until I got to the point where I was sick all the time and felt bad when I made even just one tiny mistake because I was so used to doing things right.
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