Page 43 - Spirit- Teachings from the Highest Source

Hindsight.

It is constantly confusing as to why hindsight is the greatest
reference that mankind uses to justify or condemn some action they
may have taken. There is a simplicity that has been missed in this
observation. It often is not clear what the consequences of an action
may be before that action is taken. The only way to find out is to
choose the course of action you wish to take and work positively with
the consequences no matter what they may be.

You will see that this appears to carry a risk. There is also a
risk in not doing what you feel you should do. So there is a risk either
way and not making your choice does not remove the inherent risk.
Think of the person who fears going to the doctor in case they might
receive bad news. Whatever news the doctor may have for them, if
applied correctly to life, can only be good news. The next step of
positive action can be taken.

It is important to realise that God is not vindictive. God does
not set traps for you. You do not fall into traps. You find yourself
facing the consequences of your own choice and thus you should take
on the responsibility for the outcome that comes with hindsight.
Hindsight gives you an after view of a situation you have created for
yourself. A problem that appears to have been created by a certain
action you have taken can present the opportunity of further learning
and a greater opportunity of growth in understanding. If you were to
look back on a calamity that you experienced over a period of time
you will see in hindsight a pattern of action that occurred that caused
you hurt or comfort. It is never a question that you should have done
things differently. You did what you did by using the available