There are decisions that we make which occur by the hardening of one’s heart and soul, which change the course of our life. When we reflect back on those actions we might understand the emotional pull but logically it makes no sense. Unless we are still blinded even though the painting is standing right in front of us. This is the case with Pharaoh who ignored the obvious warnings of G-D to let his people and instead kept his blinders to his own “power”. We in our life feel that we would obviously give in to G-D’s will if given the same choice but how many times have our blinders been up. Poor decisions can change one’s life here are a few examples that have changed mine.
(1) Acts of excitement or adventure which ended up costing much more then the moment of glory.
(2) Decisions of keeping up with “Jones’s and Weiss’s” that have kept me from moving further ahead by continuing paying bills.
(3) Holding onto a friendship that should been withdrawn before it truly began.
Looking back I understand the emotion appeal of such decisions that hardened my heart from the logic that stood right in front of me.