You make hundreds of choices everyday. However, how many times do you consciously stop and ask yourself what are the consequences of a given choice and does it ultimately make you a happier person?  Most of us are conditioned to react to the circumstances and environment, which means we don’t consciously decide to take action. This reactionary impulse is limiting and leads to feeling powerless and victimized by circumstances. If you take a step back and witness the choice making process a deliberate act, you will feel  empowered and liberated. So the question to ponder on is why would you allow yourself to react instead of taking action?

— Shohreh Rostami