Never Say "Never"

I would never....

When thinking of this phrase or hearing someone say it, I have to be critical. Never? Really? I am just as guilty of using this phrase as anyone else. It is simply very common for people to say, "I would never..." because most people speak from where they are at. Nobody knows the future or what life has in store for them. Circumstances and situations can change a person's perspective on his/her "I would never..." comment.

Let's take a highly controversial statement for instance, "I would never have an abortion." Now, while this is a very positive statement and exhibits a woman's strong beliefs about abortion, it also leaves room for other thoughts. Well what if she were raped? Might she then reconsider her statement?

If the conditions are right and circumstances present themselves at just the right time, most human beings will reconsider their original position. We all have certain concrete moral and ethical standards. We all believe that we will live up to those standards without question. However, our philosophy can change in a matter of seconds if the right condition presents itself.

Life is always changing. As we age, we grow and we attain more experience and knowledge. We begin to have different perspectives on life. While it is a good thing to set standards for ourselves and those around us, be careful when saying, "I will never..." While I would love to think my morals and ethical beliefs are written in stone...trust me...based on the circumstance and condition, I can easily change my mind if I am pushed to the end of my rope.