Consequences exist - thanks to our actions!

Million things happen in one day. You meet new people, you run into your school mates, you do things you've planned and some things happen without your control. I believe that your current actions always bear consequences in the future. Even if the consequence doesn't affect you deeply and you don't notice it, it still exists.

One day a girl in our class was noting down all our mail addresses. Yesterday I got a postcard from her with a very thoughtful message. I love receiving mail - email and post alike, especially if it's personally addressed(Of course i'm not referring to bank statements, bills, etc). It was a pleasant surprise :)

That deed resulted in a positive outcome. The flipside also holds true. I now realised that I previously acted without foreseeing the possible consequences, especially concerning the things I tell others about myself or others. To my mind, all there is to know is that I don't mean harm to anyone and so anything I say or do shouldn't have negative repercussions. And if something I say hurts others, I expect them to be frank and point fingers at me. This is not and cannot always be the case. There lies a certain responsibility in my hands to think before I say things and if it's unnecessary, keep it to myself.

I have learnt it the hard way, but I have. There isn't reason for anyone to know about others who have confided in you, even if the person you are sharing it with is trustworthy. I've always been the person who most people tend to open up to, but at times while seeking advice or even for no obvious reason, I might have shared things with others. Some conflicts have been the product of this and I am happy to say that I have recognised the mistake and am making a conscious effort to change it for the better!

Upshot of this post is - when you do anything, always remember that whatever we say or however we act, everything bears consequences, whether it be pleasantly positive or nastily negative! Of course, sometimes it is a two-way street and the receiver should interpret your actions accordingly. All said and done, mindfulness of our own behaviour is the way to go!