A little bit of thinking

It's a shame there is not one big editing tool, or phrase, that works specifically for each life. However I relate to the world could be run through some process that would maximize the quality of living for me.

If I have a scientific leaning I might remember: for every action there is an equal and opposite reaction and ask myself how does this pertain to what I am about to do?

If I am Bible bent, I might remember: do unto others as I would have them do unto me.

The process might be as simple as pausing and thinking about what I expect will happen if I do, or just say, this particular thing.

Time spent perfecting my actions might be compensated by the time I save not having to clean up from those times I reacted without thinking and made a mess of things.

Of course it is impossible to gauge every possible reaction by so many different people in so many different circumstances, but many of life's problems might be averted by a little common sense, a little pause, and a little consideration.

You don't want to live so consciously?  Don't worry.  I never measure up to such high standards.  The human part of me tends to jump ahead of the spiritual thinking part all the time.

But I'm just saying, what if it didn't?