When unsure, reflect

There are times when we don't know what to do. Or, we may know exactly what is to be done, but we may not be able to get ourselves to do it. During these times, rather than just forcing ourselves to do it while giving less than our best, we should take some time to reflect and reexamine. During this re-examination, things become clearer, and we are able to develop creative solutions to our problems rather than the straight forward ones that we might have forced ourselves to adopt. The ego just wants problems to go away, and wants to be occupied in doing things that it believes will alleviate the problems. However, our actions that are motivated by the ego often make things more difficult for ourselves, and kill creativity.

Sometimes, that which appears to be inaction (medidation, contemplation, reflection) is superior to action. When we are 100% sure, we give our best. When we put in a half-hearted attempt, it shows. Also when others notice that we are not giving our best, we lose credibility. Hence, if you are not sure, do not jump into doing things. Instead pause, meditate and reflect. The answers will come to you automatically.