“Well, that wouldn’t hurt.”

“Don’t sweat the small stuff.”

As we go about our daily lives, we tend to neglect the micro choices that we make consciously or unconsciously.   But here’s the thing – the law of Cause and Effect is continually at work whether we know it or not.  Every choice has a consequence, every cause that you set in motion has a resultant effect on your life.

Everything you do, counts.  The life that you’re experiencing now is a summation of all the choices that you have made to date, whether you know it or not.

When a person flares up at a seemingly small provocation, it is the summation of all past suppressed feelings of anger and hatred.

When a person has a clogged artery, it is the summation of all the fatty foods consumed as well as the lack of regular exercise.

Likewise, if you’re experiencing a sense of fulfillment in your work, or enjoying a wonderful relationship with your loved ones, it is the summation of all the past thoughts you’ve filled your mind with and the all actions you have taken.

Remember, everything counts.

Of course, you might think that it would be overwhelmingly difficult to pay attention to every micro detail.   This is why it is very important to be clear of what your values and goals are as well as whether they’re aligned.  Because when you are clear of your values and goals, you will know when a choice you’re making isn’t in line with who you are and where you’re heading.   The key here is this, the choices that you make should be congruent with the person you want to become.

So, if in your mind, you want to become a person of integrity, patience and virtue but yet you choose to fill your mind with resentment when you encounter verbal disagreements, you’re not being congruent.  These pent up emotions of anger will manifest themselves later in your life.

When you begin to understand this principle, you will begin to see why long time relationships break down, why seemingly diligent people still fail, why highly respectable people still falter….  Because everything counts.

Failing to understand that everything counts results in disappointments, setbacks, failed promises, forgotten commitments and whole list of undesirable consequences in life.

When you embrace this reality, and consciously make all your choices purposeful and goal-directed, you will build unshakable relationships,  steady income streams and most importantly, a fulfilling and rewarding life.