How do I know if I did the right thing?
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Updated: May 25, 2022
Anonymous
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Jan 16, 2020
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Hi, I do not know the situation nor what this "right thing" is. What I can say is belief in the self will not lead you astray. So, if you took an action because it felt like it was in your highest and greatest good, then it was the "right" thing as whatever the outcome or consequences you are prepared to either proudly stand by or defend. And when we honor ourselves, our thoughts and feelings, there is no right or wrong, good or bad, there is only faith and trust and those are always the best choices to make. We don't know what the future portends so something in the moment may feel wrong, post choice, then later we commend ourselves for the same choice seeing that it was aligned with our destiny, so keep trusting yourself. And do not take action or say things until you feel sure within yourself, as it is important to believe in your choices.
SomnolentLaelis
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Sep 23, 2021
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If it feels right, then it's probably right. If it benefits you and the people around you, then it is definitely right! Use that as something to live by! This is purely my opinion though and no one really has to follow it, but its what I believe. If it helps everyone in the situation then it has to be good right? Doing the right thing is something that no one can really judge, it's going off of our culture and what we each think about the thing we did. That is why so many people are concerned about doing the right thing because culture says its wrong!
Anonymous
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Mar 20, 2022
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I would feel that I did the right thing when me and the other people feel accomplished in the situation in which we are in. Knowing that you did the right thing can depend on how you feel morally. But I think as long as you are contributing to yourself or another person on a positive level you can feel you did the right thing as long as the intention came from your heart. It also has to do with the type of situation but you can do the right thing by taking time to decide and not just impulsively acting. The more you take the time to think about the consequences and your intentions you will know you did the right thing.
Anonymous
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Jul 20, 2016
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You know it, based on the peace you have in your heart, knowing the fact you didn't harm somebody by hour action.. or maybe you just did the right for yourself that was hard to reach.
presocratics
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Jul 27, 2016
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Your question is so general that it can only be answered generally. You know you did the right thing when the outcome is what you expected. Here are 3 areas to focus on: (1) did you meet your objective? (2) did you improve your relationship to the other people involved? (3) did you maintain self-respect?
KitesandHappiness
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Aug 25, 2016
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I always say listen to your gut. The fact that you tried to do the right things is admirable in itself, always do what feels right for you.
GenderRolesTM
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Aug 31, 2016
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From my experiences, Ive found that if it feels right in your heart, and you cant see yourself having done it any different with a better outcome, then you've done the right thing.
SweetNori
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Sep 3, 2016
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It's hard to make the right decision every time. It's hard to even know what the right decision is. Two different people will have two different answers. I think we just have to make the best decision we can at the time with the tools and knowledge that we have.
PacifierAngelofHearts
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Jun 15, 2017
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Nice question :) I would suggest you to ask your inner self. We humans can fool the world but not ourselves. The answer lies within. Deep inside you know if you're going right or wrong.
Sometimes it's really good to retrospect just to make sure we're moving in the right direction.
The more time you spend with yourself, more certain you will be about the things you do in life and the decisions that you make.
Also, if you can look in the mirror and make an eye contact with your reflection and tell what you did and why you did it without altering facts and not feeling bad about it then you're going right :)
Sanaa99
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May 2, 2018
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When you do the right thing you will fell a peace of mind a nd comforts and you know that is the right for you
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