During the course of my workday, I might have a lot of decisions to make–not major ones, but still deeply interpersonal in some way. Should I recommend her for the job? Should I say something to a coworker about … ? Should I take on (or take over) this project?

So many situations can be enlightened by a simple question: “What are my motives?” If I can be honest with myself about what I’m trying to accomplish, I can usually see whether to act or not. Often my motive is to make things turn out the way I think is best. This usually doesn’t work, and in truth: I usually don’t know what’s best.

Today, if I’m not sure what to do, I will examine my motives. I will ask my Higher Power for help to do his will and to let go of my own agenda.