Elizabeth
If Elizabeth just 'gave' Maea a moral compass, it would mean nothing. It wouldn't be hers because she didn't have any history to justify those ideals, like wearing a name that isn't hers or trying to adopt someone else's background. It would never fit.
Sighing, she gave Maea a gentle smile. "We each have our own moral compasses based on experiences and beliefs about the world, determining what matters to us and why. That's why it's something only you can define. And if you can't, then you will most likely have difficulty ever feeling confident in yourself or your decisions." It was certainly not what the woman wanted to hear, but she tried to encourage her, nonetheless. "But if you can, it doesn't matter what the outcome of your actions are, because you chose to act on what you believe in. Intention is just as important as results because it's what determines how we cope with things at the end of the day."
Elizabeth pointed to the journal in Maea's hands. "I think journalling would really help you with this. Practice justifying your actions - not in a defensive manner, but in an unbiased assessment of yourself and what influenced your decisions. You might find that, even if the outcome was unfavorable, you usually acted in the interest of others."
Sighing, she gave Maea a gentle smile. "We each have our own moral compasses based on experiences and beliefs about the world, determining what matters to us and why. That's why it's something only you can define. And if you can't, then you will most likely have difficulty ever feeling confident in yourself or your decisions." It was certainly not what the woman wanted to hear, but she tried to encourage her, nonetheless. "But if you can, it doesn't matter what the outcome of your actions are, because you chose to act on what you believe in. Intention is just as important as results because it's what determines how we cope with things at the end of the day."
Elizabeth pointed to the journal in Maea's hands. "I think journalling would really help you with this. Practice justifying your actions - not in a defensive manner, but in an unbiased assessment of yourself and what influenced your decisions. You might find that, even if the outcome was unfavorable, you usually acted in the interest of others."
Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength,
while loving someone deeply gives you courage.
while loving someone deeply gives you courage.
