Choice: The crossroads of life

There are so many uncertainties in life. Many crossroads, with many path choices to continue the journey, with multiple parameters to think upon. How does one reflect on these things all at once?

One answer I came across is 'Experience'. As you advance in the levels of life, you gain wisdom. Similarly, each human around you has gained this expertise through his/her exposure to life. People say build on the wisdom, learn from other's experience. Talk and listen to people who have been on the same crossroads before.

The problem is as follows:
The people reached the same crossroads at a different time. Then each path from the junctions may lead to a different destination. New destinations may have opened up since then. Not only this, they would have covered a different journey to reach this crossing in life. Hence, they would have considered different parameters. How can anyone but me, who has gained the exposure through my own journey, decide which path to go further on?

Now, I am left with only me to decide the best course of life. I need to analyse my past, learn from my own experience. The experience of 20 odd years with multiple events, multiple humans involved. Each of these smaller 'experiences' has somewhere shaped me. Each of these humans has left impressions on my current personality. The question now lies in the fact which of these individuals deserve a consideration for my decision. Many people will have some expectations of you. They will be affected by your decision. Some will express their concerns and expectations. Some will expect you to know their expectations. How does one take a decision?

Based on my writing on 29th July 2018.

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